Product classification
HS code for Lead weights: 7806.00
Lead, articles n.e.c. in chapter 78.
Classification of lead weights under HS 7806.00
Lead weights are classified under HS code 7806.00. This is a residual or basket heading that covers "Other articles of lead." When a lead product has been manufactured into a specific finished item that is not specifically named in other headings of Chapter 78 or other chapters of the HS nomenclature, it falls here. Lead weights, such as those used for industrial balancing, diving belts, or curtain hems, are finished goods. While some specific weights like fishing sinkers might occasionally be debated under Chapter 95 (Toys and Sports), the general rule for industrial or multi-purpose lead weights is to classify them by their constituent material under 7806.00. This heading includes all lead articles that have been cast, stamped, or forged into a final shape that is no longer a simple plate, sheet, bar, or wire. The classification relies on the fact that the item has a specific utility as a weight and is not merely a raw material.
- Covers
- Diving lead weights
- Wheel balancing weights
- Curtain weights
- Industrial counterweights
- Lead sinkers (general purpose)
- Also under 7806.00
- Fishing weights from various tackle brands
- lead counterweights for industrial machinery
- lead seals for meters
- lead bricks for laboratory shielding
- lead anodes for electroplating
- boat keels from yacht manufacturers
Codes often confused with 7806.00
Common mistake. A common misclassification is 9507.90, which covers fishing tackle. While fishing sinkers are often placed there, many customs authorities prefer 7806.00 for bulk lead weights. Another error is 8483, which covers parts of machinery; if a lead weight is a specific part of a machine, it might be classified there, but general-purpose weights stay in 7806.00. Additionally, lead weights are sometimes incorrectly classified as unwrought lead (7801) if they are simple in shape.
Top exporters and importers of HS 780600 (the code used for lead weights), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 780600 (the code used for lead weights) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 7.3% 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 780600, not only lead weights.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $41M 13% of world exports
- 2 Angola $40M 12% of world exports
- 3 United States $26M 8.0% of world exports
World total: $323M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $23M 7.3% of world imports
- 2 United States $20M 6.4% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $19M 6.2% 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 codes for lead weights
Brazil splits HS 7806.00 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7806.00.10Lead bars, rods, profiles and wire
- 7806.00.20Lead tubes, pipes and fittings
- 7806.00.90Other lead articles, not listed elsewhere
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about lead weights
What is the HS code for Lead weights?
The HS code for Lead weights is 780600 (Lead; articles n.e.c. in chapter 78). The standard HS code for lead weights as finished articles is 7806.00.
How do I classify Lead weights for customs?
Lead weights is classified under HS code 780600 — Lead; articles n.e.c. in chapter 78. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are wheel weights for cars classified here?
Yes, lead wheel balancing weights are typically classified under 7806.00 as articles of lead, though some regions may classify them as auto parts under 8708.
Which countries are the top exporters of lead weights (HS 780600)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 780600 (the code used for lead weights) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($41M, 13% of world exports), Angola ($40M) and the United States ($26M). World exports came to about $323M, 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 weights (HS 780600)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 780600 (the code used for lead weights) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($23M, 7.3% of world imports), the United States ($20M) and the Netherlands ($19M). 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 weights the same in all countries?
The base HS code 780600 for Lead weights 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 weights in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 780600 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for lead weights depends on the product's details: 7806.00.10 (Lead bars, rods, profiles and wire), 7806.00.20 (Lead tubes, pipes and fittings), 7806.00.90 (Other lead articles, not listed elsewhere).