Lead; plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakes
6-digit subheadings (3)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Chapter 78 classification notes
Lead is heavily restricted in consumer products under EU REACH + US Lead Reduction Act. Personal-import zero.
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Lead-acid batteries (Chapter 85) vs. raw lead (78).
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling database