HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2607.00 – Lead ores and concentrates
HS code 2607.00 is the 6-digit subheading for lead ores and concentrates. It is used for galena concentrate, cerussite concentrate, anglesite concentrate, lead sulfide ore and lead oxide ore.
What HS 2607.00 covers
Lead ores and concentrates are traded under this HS code, primarily serving as the raw material for lead metal production. Lead's main application is in lead-acid batteries for vehicles and backup power systems, but it's also used in radiation shielding, specific alloys, and ammunition. The global trade involves mining companies extracting lead-bearing ores, often polymetallic deposits containing zinc, silver, and copper, which are then concentrated and exported to smelters and refiners. Environmental regulations surrounding lead mining and processing are stringent, impacting trade dynamics and production costs. The market is influenced by automotive industry trends and the demand for energy storage solutions.
- Covers
- Galena concentrate
- Cerussite concentrate
- Anglesite concentrate
- Lead sulfide ore
- Lead oxide ore
- Examples
- Teck Resources lead concentrates
- Boliden's lead ore
- Glencore's lead products
- Vedanta Resources lead
Codes often confused with 2607.00
Common mistake. Often confused with 260800 (zinc ores) as lead and zinc frequently occur together in polymetallic deposits, or 7801 (unwrought lead) if already smelted.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 260700, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 260700 in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 35% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Mexico $1.2B 17% of world exports
- 2 Australia $961M 14% of world exports
- 3 United States $846M 12% of world exports
World total: $6.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 South Korea $2.9B 35% of world imports
- 2 China $2.7B 32% of world imports
- 3 Germany $871M 10% of world imports
World total: $8.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 2607.00
Brazil does not split HS 2607.00: its NCM code is 2607.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 26.07 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2607.00
What is HS code 260700?
HS code 260700 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Lead ores and concentrates. Lead ores and concentrates are traded under this HS code, primarily serving as the raw material for lead metal production. Lead's main application is in lead-acid batteries for vehicles and backup power systems, but it's also used in radiation shielding, specific alloys, and ammunition. The global trade involves mining companies extracting lead-bearing ores, often polymetallic deposits containing zinc, silver, and copper, which are then concentrated and exported to smelters and refiners. Environmental regulations surrounding lead mining and processing are stringent, impacting trade dynamics and production costs. The market is influenced by automotive industry trends and the demand for energy storage solutions.
What products fall under HS code 260700?
Galena concentrate, Cerussite concentrate, Anglesite concentrate, Lead sulfide ore, Lead oxide ore
What are common misclassifications for HS code 260700?
Often confused with 260800 (zinc ores) as lead and zinc frequently occur together in polymetallic deposits, or 7801 (unwrought lead) if already smelted.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 260700?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 260700 in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($1.2B, 17% of world exports), Australia ($961M) and the United States ($846M). World exports came to about $6.8B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 260700?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 260700 in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($2.9B, 35% of world imports), China ($2.7B) and Germany ($871M). World imports came to about $8.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 260700 structured?
HS code 260700 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (26) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 260700?
In Brazil, HS code 260700 is NCM 2607.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.