Product classification
HS code for Lead oxide: 2824.90
Lead oxides, n.e.c. in heading no. 2824.
Classification of lead oxide under HS 2824.90
Lead oxide is classified under HS code 2824.90, which falls within Chapter 28 for inorganic chemicals. This classification is determined by the chemical composition of the product, specifically as a compound of a metal with oxygen. Heading 2824 specifically covers lead oxides, including red lead and orange lead. While 2824.10 is reserved for lead monoxide (litharge, massicot), the subheading 2824.90 covers other lead oxides such as lead dioxide (puce oxide) and lead tetroxide (red lead) when not specified elsewhere. These substances are typically produced through the oxidation of molten lead or by chemical precipitation and are used extensively in the production of lead-acid batteries, glass, and ceramics.
- Covers
- Lead dioxide (plumbic anhydride)
- Lead tetroxide (red lead or minium)
- Orange lead
- Lead peroxide
- Saline lead oxide
- Also under 2824.90
- Red lead for anti-corrosion paints
- Lead dioxide for electrodes
- Minium for specialized glass
Codes often confused with 2824.90
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 2824.10, which is specifically for lead monoxide (litharge). If the product is a mixture of different lead oxides, it may fall under 2824.90. Another frequent error is classifying lead oxides under HS code 3206.49 as pigments. While lead oxides are used as pigments, Chapter 28 takes precedence if the product is a separate chemically defined compound, unless it is prepared as a finished pigment with binders or additives. Furthermore, lead salts like lead carbonate are classified under 2836, not 2824.
Top exporters and importers of HS 282490 (the code used for lead oxide), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 282490 (the code used for lead oxide) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 18% of world imports. Italy reports $601M of its chapter 28 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 282490, not only lead oxide.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $34M 31% of world exports
- 2 South Africa $10M 9.5% of world exports
- 3 Spain $10M 9.3% of world exports
Italy reports $601M of its chapter 28 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $109M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Poland $15M 18% of world imports
- 2 Czechia $11M 12% of world imports
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$10M 12% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $87M 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 lead oxide
Brazil splits HS 2824.90 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 2824.90.10Red lead and orange lead
- 2824.90.90Other lead oxides
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about lead oxide
What is the HS code for Lead oxide?
The HS code for Lead oxide is 282490 (Lead oxides; n.e.c. in heading no. 2824). The HS code for lead oxides (other than lead monoxide) is 2824.90.
How do I classify Lead oxide for customs?
Lead oxide is classified under HS code 282490 — Lead oxides; n.e.c. in heading no. 2824. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is litharge classified under this code?
No, litharge (lead monoxide) is specifically classified under HS code 2824.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of lead oxide (HS 282490)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 282490 (the code used for lead oxide) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($34M, 31% of world exports), South Africa ($10M) and Spain ($10M). World exports came to about $109M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Italy reports $601M of its chapter 28 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of lead oxide (HS 282490)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 282490 (the code used for lead oxide) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($15M, 18% of world imports), Czechia ($11M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $10M). World imports came to about $87M, 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 Lead oxide the same in all countries?
The base HS code 282490 for Lead oxide 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 lead oxide in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 282490 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for lead oxide depends on the product's details: 2824.90.10 (Red lead and orange lead), 2824.90.90 (Other lead oxides).