HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7801.10 – Lead; unwrought, refined
HS code 7801.10 is the 6-digit subheading for lead, unwrought, refined. It is used for lead ingots, lead pigs, lead billets, lead blocks and lead slabs.
What HS 7801.10 covers
This HS code covers unwrought, refined lead, meaning lead that has been processed to a high purity level and is in its primary, unworked form, typically ingots, pigs, or billets. This refined lead is a crucial raw material for numerous industries globally. Major importers are often countries with significant battery manufacturing sectors, as lead-acid batteries are a primary application, alongside ammunition, radiation shielding, and specific alloys. Exporters are typically nations with substantial lead mining and refining operations, such as China, Australia, and the USA, or those with large secondary refining capacities from recycled lead. The trade volume is highly sensitive to global demand for batteries, especially in the automotive and renewable energy storage sectors, as well as environmental regulations impacting lead production and usage.
- Covers
- Lead ingots
- Lead pigs
- Lead billets
- Lead blocks
- Lead slabs
- Refined lead bars
- Examples
- Doe Run lead ingots
- Teck Resources refined lead
- Glencore lead ingots
- recycled lead from battery manufacturers
Codes often confused with 7801.10
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 780191 and 780199, which cover unwrought, unrefined lead. The key differentiator is the "refined" status, implying a higher purity level suitable for direct industrial use.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 780110, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 780110 in UN Comtrade data was India, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% 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 India $906M 19% of world exports
- 2 South Korea $499M 10% of world exports
- 3 Australia $306M 6.3% of world exports
World total: $4.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $941M 18% of world imports
- 2 Singapore $608M 12% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$529M 10% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $5.2B 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. 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 codes for 7801.10 3
Brazil splits HS 7801.10 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 7801.10.1 ElectrolyticEletrolítico Group
- 7801.10.11 Electrolytic refined lead ingotsEm lingotes
- 7801.10.19 Other unwrought electrolytic leadOutro
- 7801.10.90 Other unwrought refined leadOutro
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 78.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 7801.10
What is HS code 780110?
HS code 780110 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Lead; unwrought, refined. This HS code covers unwrought, refined lead, meaning lead that has been processed to a high purity level and is in its primary, unworked form, typically ingots, pigs, or billets. This refined lead is a crucial raw material for numerous industries globally. Major importers are often countries with significant battery manufacturing sectors, as lead-acid batteries are a primary application, alongside ammunition, radiation shielding, and specific alloys. Exporters are typically nations with substantial lead mining and refining operations, such as China, Australia, and the USA, or those with large secondary refining capacities from recycled lead. The trade volume is highly sensitive to global demand for batteries, especially in the automotive and renewable energy storage sectors, as well as environmental regulations impacting lead production and usage.
What products fall under HS code 780110?
Lead ingots, Lead pigs, Lead billets, Lead blocks, Lead slabs, Refined lead bars
What are common misclassifications for HS code 780110?
This code is distinct from 780191 and 780199, which cover unwrought, unrefined lead. The key differentiator is the "refined" status, implying a higher purity level suitable for direct industrial use.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 780110?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 780110 in UN Comtrade data were India ($906M, 19% of world exports), South Korea ($499M) and Australia ($306M). World exports came to about $4.8B, 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 780110?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 780110 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($941M, 18% of world imports), Singapore ($608M) and Vietnam (about $529M). World imports came to about $5.2B, 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 780110 structured?
HS code 780110 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (78) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) 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 780110?
Brazil splits HS code 780110 into 3 NCM codes: 7801.10.11 (Electrolytic refined lead ingots), 7801.10.19 (Other unwrought electrolytic lead), 7801.10.90 (Other unwrought refined lead). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.