Heading 7801
HTS code 7801 — Unwrought lead
- Chapter
- 78 — Lead
- Tariff lines
- 5
- General duty
- Duty rates vary by line — 5 lines carry a specific or compound duty
Tariff lines under heading 7801
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7801.10.0000 | Refined lead (Unwrought lead) | 2.5% on the value of the lead content | kg |
| 7801.91.0000 | Containing by weight antimony as the principal other element (Unwrought lead > Other) | 2.5% on the value of the lead content | kg, Pb kg |
| 7801.99.3000 | Lead bullion (Unwrought lead > Other > Other) | 2.5% on the value of the lead content | kg, Pb kg |
| 7801.99.9030 | Alloys of lead (Unwrought lead > Other > Other > Other) | 2.5% on the value of the lead content | kg, Pb kg |
| 7801.99.9050 | Other (Unwrought lead > Other > Other > Other) | 2.5% on the value of the lead content | kg, Pb kg |
Documents required to import under 7801
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
Common questions
- What is HTS code 7801?
- HTS heading 7801 covers unwrought lead. It sits in Chapter 78 (lead) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 5 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 7801?
- Duty rates vary by line — 5 lines carry a specific or compound duty. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 7801 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.