HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2824.10 – Lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot)
HS code 2824.10 is the 6-digit subheading for lead, lead monoxide (litharge, massicot). It is used for litharge, massicot, lead(II) oxide, yellow lead oxide and alpha lead monoxide.
What HS 2824.10 covers
This specific HS code covers lead monoxide, commonly known as litharge (alpha-PbO) and massicot (beta-PbO), which are crucial inorganic compounds in various industrial applications. In international trade, these materials are primarily exchanged between chemical manufacturers, battery producers, and specialized glass and ceramic industries. Importers include countries with significant lead-acid battery manufacturing, as lead monoxide is a key precursor, and those with advanced glass and ceramics sectors where it acts as a fluxing agent and opacifier. Exporters are typically nations with lead smelting capabilities and chemical processing plants. Key things to know involve the distinction between the two crystalline forms (litharge and massicot), which have slightly different properties and applications. Purity, particle size, and specific gravity are critical trade specifications. Due to lead's toxicity, strict environmental and health regulations heavily influence its production, handling, and international trade, often requiring specialized logistics and compliance.
- Covers
- Litharge
- Massicot
- Lead(II) oxide
- Yellow lead oxide
- Alpha lead monoxide
- Beta lead monoxide
- Examples
- Hammond Group litharge
- Doe Run lead oxides
- RSR Corporation lead products
Codes often confused with 2824.10
Common mistake. This code is specifically for lead monoxide and should not be confused with other lead oxides under 282490 or with metallic lead (Chapter 78).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 282410, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 282410 in UN Comtrade data was Taiwan, with about 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Australia, with 16% 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 Taiwan* ~$9.4M 23% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 India $6.3M 16% of world exports
- 3 Germany $5.0M 12% of world exports
World total: $41M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Australia $8.2M 16% of world imports
- 2 Japan $3.3M 6.5% of world imports
- 3 Pakistan $3.0M 5.9% of world imports
World total: $50M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 2824.10
Brazil does not split HS 2824.10: its NCM code is 2824.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 28.24 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2824.10
What is HS code 282410?
HS code 282410 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot). This specific HS code covers lead monoxide, commonly known as litharge (alpha-PbO) and massicot (beta-PbO), which are crucial inorganic compounds in various industrial applications. In international trade, these materials are primarily exchanged between chemical manufacturers, battery producers, and specialized glass and ceramic industries. Importers include countries with significant lead-acid battery manufacturing, as lead monoxide is a key precursor, and those with advanced glass and ceramics sectors where it acts as a fluxing agent and opacifier. Exporters are typically nations with lead smelting capabilities and chemical processing plants. Key things to know involve the distinction between the two crystalline forms (litharge and massicot), which have slightly different properties and applications. Purity, particle size, and specific gravity are critical trade specifications. Due to lead's toxicity, strict environmental and health regulations heavily influence its production, handling, and international trade, often requiring specialized logistics and compliance.
What products fall under HS code 282410?
Litharge, Massicot, Lead(II) oxide, Yellow lead oxide, Alpha lead monoxide, Beta lead monoxide
What are common misclassifications for HS code 282410?
This code is specifically for lead monoxide and should not be confused with other lead oxides under 282490 or with metallic lead (Chapter 78).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 282410?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 282410 in UN Comtrade data were Taiwan (about $9.4M, 23% of world exports), India ($6.3M) and Germany ($5.0M). World exports came to about $41M, 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 282410?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 282410 in UN Comtrade data were Australia ($8.2M, 16% of world imports), Japan ($3.3M) and Pakistan ($3.0M). World imports came to about $50M, 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 282410 structured?
HS code 282410 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (28) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (24) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 282410?
In Brazil, HS code 282410 is NCM 2824.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.