HS Code for Lead fittings

Lead fittings are classified under HS code 7806.00, which serves as the residual category for "Other articles of lead." Chapter 78 of the Harmonized System covers lead and lead products. While specific headings exist for unwrought lead (7801), waste and scrap (7802), and plates, sheets, and foil (7804), there is no specific heading for pipe fittings or miscellaneous lead hardware. Consequently, following General Interpretative Rule 1 and the structure of Chapter 78, finished articles such as fittings that are not elsewhere specified are grouped under 7806.00. These items are typically used in specialized plumbing, chemical processing, or radiation shielding applications where the properties of lead are required.

Products Included

• Lead pipe elbows and joints
• Lead traps for plumbing
• Lead sleeves and couplings
• Lead weights (not for fishing or machinery)
• Lead seals for containers

Common Misclassification

Lead fittings are sometimes incorrectly classified under HS code 7804.11 or 7804.19. These codes are for lead plates, sheets, strip, and foil. While a fitting might be manufactured from these materials, once it has been worked into a specific shape like a pipe joint, it must be classified as an article. Another error is using HS code 8481.80 for valves; while a lead fitting might be part of a fluid control system, if it does not have a mechanism to control flow, it remains a fitting under 7806.00.

FAQ

What is the HS code for lead fittings?

The HS code for lead fittings and other miscellaneous articles of lead is 7806.00.

Are lead sinkers for fishing classified here?

No, lead sinkers used for fishing are generally classified under HS code 9507.90 as fishing tackle accessories.