Product classification
HS code for Lead strip: 7804.19
Lead, plates, sheets, strip and foil, of a thickness (excluding any backing) exceeding 0.2mm.
Classification of lead strip under HS 7804.19
Lead strip is classified under HS code 7804.19. Similar to plates and sheets, lead strip is a semi-finished product obtained by rolling or slitting lead sheets. Under the Harmonized System, strip refers to flat-rolled products of rectangular cross-section, which may be supplied in coils or straight lengths. The classification 7804.19 applies when the thickness of the strip is greater than 0.2 mm. The classification process involves identifying the base metal (lead) and the form (rolled strip). Because the strip is a worked product but not yet a finished article of a specific function, it remains within the semi-manufactured category of Chapter 78. This code is essential for tracking the trade of lead materials used in construction for flashing, chemical plant lining, and as components in the manufacturing of battery plates. The material must be of a consistent thickness and width to qualify under this heading.
- Covers
- Lead flashing strips
- Coiled lead strip
- Lead strips for battery manufacturing
- Slit lead sheets
- Lead ribbon over 0.2mm thick
- 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 strip is often misclassified under 7804.11 if the thickness is 0.2 mm or less, which is the threshold for lead foil. It is also sometimes confused with 7409 (copper strip) or 7606 (aluminum strip) in mixed shipments. Furthermore, if the strip is tinned or coated with other metals, it remains under 7804 provided the lead predominates by weight, but if it is backed with paper or plastics, it may fall under different rules depending on the thickness of the lead layer.
Top exporters and importers of HS 780419 (the code used for lead strip), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 780419 (the code used for lead strip) 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 strip.
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 strip
Brazil classifies lead strip 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 strip
What is the HS code for Lead strip?
The HS code for Lead strip is 780419 (Lead; plates, sheets, strip and foil, of a thickness (excluding any backing) exceeding 0.2mm). The HS code for lead strip thicker than 0.2 mm is 7804.19.
How do I classify Lead strip for customs?
Lead strip 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.
How is strip distinguished from foil in the HS system?
The distinction is based entirely on thickness; products 0.2 mm and thinner are classified as foil (7804.11), while those thicker than 0.2 mm are plates, sheets, or strip (7804.19).
Which countries are the top exporters of lead strip (HS 780419)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 780419 (the code used for lead strip) 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 strip (HS 780419)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 780419 (the code used for lead strip) 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 strip the same in all countries?
The base HS code 780419 for Lead strip 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 strip in Brazil?
In Brazil, lead strip (HS 780419) is classified under NCM 7804.19.00.