HTS 7801.99.90 · Chapter 78
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General (MFN) duty, special preferential rates, and where HTS 7801.99.90 sits in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
- 2.5% on the value of the lead content
- General (MFN) rate
- Free (A,AU,B…
- Special / FTA rate
- 10%
- Column 2 (non-MFN)
- Ch 78
- Lead and articles ther…
The verdict
At 2.5%, HTS 7801.99.90's general duty rate is above the median US tariff rate, higher than 54% of the 13,544 ad-valorem (percentage-based) tariff lines in the schedule.
- 2.5% on the value of the lead content
- General (MFN) rate
- 54th pctl
- among ad-valorem lines
- Ch 78
- Lead and articles ther…
About HTS 7801.99.90
HTS code 7801.99.90 classifies imports of: Other. This line sits within Chapter 78 (Lead and articles thereof), Section XV (Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal), and is catalogued as a tariff line in the USITC 2026 Basic Edition. The schedule specifies ad valorem (percentage-of-value) duty for this line. A footnote applies to this classification: See 9903.88.03. See 9903.90.09.
The general (MFN / Column 1 General) rate for HTS 7801.99.90 is 2.5% on the value of the lead content, which applies to most trading partners of the United States. A special preferential rate of "Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)" may reduce or eliminate duty when goods qualify under a free trade agreement such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or one of the bilateral FTAs. The Column 2 rate of 10% applies to imports from non-MFN countries such as Cuba and North Korea, a much higher historical "full" tariff.
Footnotes: See 9903.88.03. See 9903.90.09. Beyond the published rate, importers should check for Section 201 safeguards, Section 301 China tariffs, and any active AD/CVD orders that can materially change the real landed cost. Always verify the classification with a licensed customs broker before committing to a supply contract, this page is a research tool, not a customs ruling.
Duty Rate Summary, HTS 7801.99.90
| Rate Column | Value | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| General (Column 1) | 2.5% on the value of the lead content | Most-favored-nation (MFN) trading partners, the default rate for most US imports. |
| Special | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | Preferential rates under FTAs (USMCA, CAFTA-DR, GSP, etc.) when origin qualifies. |
| Column 2 | 10% | Statutory non-MFN rate for goods from countries without normal trade relations (Cuba, North Korea). |
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. See methodology for refresh cadence.
Details
- Chapter
- 78: Lead and articles thereof
- Classification
- Tariff Line
- Footnotes
- See 9903.88.03. See 9903.90.09.
Related Items in Chapter 78
Refined lead
Containing by weight antimony as the principal other element
Lead bullion
Lead waste and scrap
Sheets, strip and foil of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2 mm
Other
Powders and flakes
Lead bars, rods, profiles and wire
Lead tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves)
Other
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Understanding This Tariff
HTS 7801.99.90 classifies under Chapter 78 (Lead and articles thereof), Section XV (Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal). The general duty rate of 2.5% on the value of the lead content applies to imports from most-favored-nation (MFN) countries, which includes the majority of US trading partners. Preferential rates under free trade agreements (such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or bilateral FTAs) may reduce or eliminate duty for qualifying imports from partner countries.
Importers should verify the correct HTS classification with a licensed customs broker or US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before importing. Misclassification can result in penalties, delays, and additional duties.
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Data Sources
Tariff data from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition.
Duty rates are subject to change. Importers should verify current rates with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before making import decisions. Additional duties, anti-dumping duties, or countervailing duties may apply.
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Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2026 Basic Edition) and FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock. See our methodology for how figures are computed.
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