Product classification
HS code for Antimonial lead: 7801.91
Lead, unwrought, unrefined, containing by weight antimony as the principal other element.
Classification of antimonial lead under HS 7801.91
Antimonial lead is classified under HS code 7801.91. This classification applies to unwrought lead that is unrefined and contains antimony as the principal alloying element by weight. Antimonial lead, often referred to as \"hard lead,\" is widely used in the production of lead-acid battery grids, cable sheathing, and various casting applications where increased mechanical strength and corrosion resistance are required compared to pure lead. The Harmonized System classifies unwrought lead based on its purity and the specific alloying elements present. Since antimony is the primary secondary element in this alloy, it falls specifically under 7801.91 rather than the general \"other\" category for lead alloys. The lead must be in an unwrought form, such as ingots, blocks, or pigs, to qualify for this heading. If the lead has been further worked into sheets or pipes, it moves to other headings in Chapter 78.
- Covers
- Lead-antimony alloy ingots
- Unwrought antimonial lead blocks
- Hard lead pigs
- Unrefined lead containing antimony as the main alloy
- Battery grid metal (unwrought)
- Also under 7801.91
- Recycled battery lead alloys (before full refining)
- specific lead-antimony concentrates from mining operations
- crude lead-antimony ingots from primary smelters
Codes often confused with 7801.91
Common mistake. Antimonial lead is often misclassified under 7801.10, which is reserved for refined lead (99.9% purity or higher). It is also confused with 7801.99, which is a residual category for other unwrought lead alloys where antimony is not the primary alloying element. Another error is using 8110.10, which is for unwrought antimony; however, if the material is predominantly lead by weight, it must stay in Chapter 78.
Top exporters and importers of HS 780191 (the code used for antimonial lead), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 780191 (the code used for antimonial lead) in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 11% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 780191, not only antimonial lead.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Malaysia $161M 14% of world exports
- 2 India $129M 11% of world exports
- 3 Canada $78M 6.8% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $124M 11% of world imports
- 2 United States $101M 9.1% of world imports
- 3 China $94M 8.4% of world imports
World total: $1.1B 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 antimonial lead
Brazil classifies antimonial lead under NCM 7801.91.00: HS 7801.91 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about antimonial lead
What is the HS code for Antimonial lead?
The HS code for Antimonial lead is 780191 (Lead; unwrought, unrefined, containing by weight antimony as the principal other element). The HS code for unwrought antimonial lead is 7801.91.
How do I classify Antimonial lead for customs?
Antimonial lead is classified under HS code 780191 — Lead; unwrought, unrefined, containing by weight antimony as the principal other element. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is lead scrap containing antimony classified here?
No, lead waste and scrap are classified under HS code 7802.00, regardless of the antimony content.
Which countries are the top exporters of antimonial lead (HS 780191)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 780191 (the code used for antimonial lead) in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($161M, 14% of world exports), India ($129M) and Canada ($78M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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 antimonial lead (HS 780191)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 780191 (the code used for antimonial lead) in UN Comtrade data were India ($124M, 11% of world imports), the United States ($101M) and China ($94M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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.
Is the HS code for Antimonial lead the same in all countries?
The base HS code 780191 for Antimonial lead is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for antimonial lead in Brazil?
In Brazil, antimonial lead (HS 780191) is classified under NCM 7801.91.00.