HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7806.00 – Lead; articles n.e.c. in chapter 78
HS code 7806.00 is the 6-digit subheading for lead, articles n.e.c. in chapter 78. It is used for lead fishing weights, lead counterweights, lead seals, lead anodes and lead radiation bricks.
What HS 7806.00 covers
This HS code serves as a residual category for all other articles of lead not specifically covered elsewhere in Chapter 78. This makes it a highly diverse category, encompassing a wide range of finished or semi-finished lead products that don't fit into the more specific classifications for unwrought lead, waste, or specific forms like sheets and powders. Examples could include lead weights, specialized lead castings, lead components for industrial machinery, or unique lead fabrications. Countries with diverse manufacturing capabilities and those producing specialized industrial components are typically the main exporters, such as China, Germany, and the USA. Importers are often industries requiring custom lead parts for their operations, ranging from construction and marine to specialized engineering and radiation protection. The trade in these articles reflects the broad utility of lead in various niche applications where its density, malleability, or shielding properties are essential.
- Covers
- Lead fishing weights
- Lead counterweights
- Lead seals
- Lead anodes
- Lead radiation bricks
- Lead pipe fittings
- Lead keels for boats
- Lead shielding blocks
- Examples
- Fishing weights from various tackle brands
- lead counterweights for industrial machinery
- lead seals for meters
- lead bricks for laboratory shielding
- lead anodes for electroplating
- boat keels from yacht manufacturers
Codes often confused with 7806.00
Common mistake. This "n.e.c." (not elsewhere specified) code is often a point of misclassification. It should only be used if the lead article cannot be classified under more specific headings within Chapter 78 (e.g., 7801 for unwrought, 7802 for waste, 7804 for sheets/plates/powders).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 780600, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 780600 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 7.3% 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 Germany $41M 13% of world exports
- 2 Angola $40M 12% of world exports
- 3 United States $26M 8.0% of world exports
World total: $323M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $23M 7.3% of world imports
- 2 United States $20M 6.4% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $19M 6.2% of world imports
World total: $308M 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 codes for 7806.00 3
Brazil splits HS 7806.00 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 7806.00.10 Lead bars, rods, profiles and wireBarras, perfis e fios
- 7806.00.20 Lead tubes, pipes and fittingsTubos e seus acessórios
- 7806.00.90 Other lead articles, not listed elsewhereOutras
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 78.06 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 7806.00
What is HS code 780600?
HS code 780600 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Lead; articles n.e.c. in chapter 78. This HS code serves as a residual category for all other articles of lead not specifically covered elsewhere in Chapter 78. This makes it a highly diverse category, encompassing a wide range of finished or semi-finished lead products that don't fit into the more specific classifications for unwrought lead, waste, or specific forms like sheets and powders. Examples could include lead weights, specialized lead castings, lead components for industrial machinery, or unique lead fabrications. Countries with diverse manufacturing capabilities and those producing specialized industrial components are typically the main exporters, such as China, Germany, and the USA. Importers are often industries requiring custom lead parts for their operations, ranging from construction and marine to specialized engineering and radiation protection. The trade in these articles reflects the broad utility of lead in various niche applications where its density, malleability, or shielding properties are essential.
What products fall under HS code 780600?
Lead fishing weights, Lead counterweights, Lead seals, Lead anodes, Lead radiation bricks, Lead pipe fittings, Lead keels for boats, Lead shielding blocks
What are common misclassifications for HS code 780600?
This "n.e.c." (not elsewhere specified) code is often a point of misclassification. It should only be used if the lead article cannot be classified under more specific headings within Chapter 78 (e.g., 7801 for unwrought, 7802 for waste, 7804 for sheets/plates/powders).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 780600?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 780600 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($41M, 13% of world exports), Angola ($40M) and the United States ($26M). World exports came to about $323M, 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 780600?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 780600 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($23M, 7.3% of world imports), the United States ($20M) and the Netherlands ($19M). World imports came to about $308M, 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 780600 structured?
HS code 780600 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (78) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) 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 780600?
Brazil splits HS code 780600 into 3 NCM codes: 7806.00.10 (Lead bars, rods, profiles and wire), 7806.00.20 (Lead tubes, pipes and fittings), 7806.00.90 (Other lead articles, not listed elsewhere). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.