Product classification
HS code for Lead sheets: 7804.19
Lead, plates, sheets, strip and foil, of a thickness (excluding any backing) exceeding 0.2mm.
Classification of lead sheets under HS 7804.19
Lead sheets are classified under HS code 7804.19 because they fall within the specific category of lead plates, sheets, strip, and foil with a thickness exceeding 0.2 mm. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) and the Chapter 78 notes of the Harmonized System, products made of lead are classified based on their physical form and dimensions. Heading 7804 covers rolled, extruded, or forged lead products. The distinction between subheadings is primarily based on the thickness of the material. While lead foil thinner than 0.2 mm is classified elsewhere, any lead sheet or plate exceeding this thickness, regardless of whether it has been surface-worked (such as being perforated, corrugated, or polished), is directed to 7804.19, provided it is not backed with other materials for structural reinforcement that would change its essential character.
- Covers
- Lead plates for radiation shielding
- Lead flashing for roofing applications
- Lead strip for industrial gaskets
- Lead sheets for soundproofing in construction
- Lead liners for chemical tanks
- Also under 7804.19
- Lead sheets for X-ray room walls
- lead plates for nuclear reactor shielding
- heavy lead sheets for soundproofing in recording studios
- lead flashing for commercial roofs
- lead ballast weights for marine applications
Codes often confused with 7804.19
Common mistake. Lead sheets are frequently misclassified under HS code 7804.11, which is specifically reserved for sheets, strip, and foil with a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2 mm. Another common error is attempting to classify lead sheets under HS code 7806.00, which is a residual category for "Other articles of lead." However, because heading 7804 specifically describes the product's form (sheets and plates), it takes precedence over the general category of 7806.00.
Top exporters and importers of HS 780419 (the code used for lead sheets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 780419 (the code used for lead sheets) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 23% 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 780419, not only lead sheets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $70M 21% of world exports
- 2 Czechia $70M 21% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $43M 13% of world exports
World total: $335M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $71M 23% of world imports
- 2 France $47M 15% of world imports
- 3 Malaysia $33M 11% 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 code for lead sheets
Brazil classifies lead sheets under NCM 7804.19.00: HS 7804.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about lead sheets
What is the HS code for Lead sheets?
The HS code for Lead sheets is 780419 (Lead; plates, sheets, strip and foil, of a thickness (excluding any backing) exceeding 0.2mm). The HS code for lead sheets with a thickness exceeding 0.2 mm is 7804.19.
How do I classify Lead sheets for customs?
Lead sheets is classified under HS code 780419 — Lead; plates, sheets, strip and foil, of a thickness (excluding any backing) exceeding 0.2mm. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the 0.2 mm thickness include the backing material?
No, the Harmonized System specifies that the thickness measurement must exclude any backing material such as paper, plastic, or cloth when determining the correct subheading under 7804.
Which countries are the top exporters of lead sheets (HS 780419)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 780419 (the code used for lead sheets) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($70M, 21% of world exports), Czechia ($70M) and the United Kingdom ($43M). World exports came to about $335M, 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 lead sheets (HS 780419)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 780419 (the code used for lead sheets) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($71M, 23% of world imports), France ($47M) and Malaysia ($33M). 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.
Is the HS code for Lead sheets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 780419 for Lead sheets 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 sheets in Brazil?
In Brazil, lead sheets (HS 780419) is classified under NCM 7804.19.00.