Product classification
HS code for Massicot: 2824.10
Lead, lead monoxide (litharge, massicot).
Classification of massicot under HS 2824.10
Massicot is classified under HS code 2824.10 because it is a specific form of lead monoxide (PbO). In the Harmonized System, Chapter 28 covers inorganic chemicals, and heading 2824 is dedicated specifically to lead oxides, including red lead and orange lead. Massicot is the yellow, orthorhombic modification of lead monoxide, typically obtained by heating lead in a furnace at temperatures below the melting point of the oxide. Because it is a chemically defined inorganic compound and not a prepared pigment or a metal alloy, it falls squarely into the subcategory for lead monoxide. The classification is determined by General Interpretative Rule (GIR) 1, which dictates that classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Since 2824.10 explicitly mentions lead monoxide, and massicot is a mineralogical and chemical form of that substance, this code is the most specific and accurate designation for international trade and customs purposes.
- Covers
- Massicot (yellow lead monoxide)
- Litharge (red lead monoxide)
- Lead protoxide
- Plumbous oxide
- Also under 2824.10
- Hammond Group litharge
- Doe Run lead oxides
- RSR Corporation lead products
Codes often confused with 2824.10
Common mistake. Massicot is frequently misclassified under HS code 2824.90, which is the residual category for other lead oxides such as red lead (minium) or orange lead. While related, 2824.10 is the specific provision for lead monoxide. Another common error is using HS code 3206.49 for inorganic coloring matter; however, unless the massicot is specifically prepared as a pigment with binders or additives, it remains in Chapter 28. Additionally, it should not be confused with unwrought lead under heading 7801, which refers to the metal itself rather than the chemical oxide.
Top exporters and importers of HS 282410 (the code used for massicot), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 282410 (the code used for massicot) in UN Comtrade data was Taiwan, with about 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Australia, with 16% 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 282410, not only massicot.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Taiwan* ~$9.4M 23% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 India $6.3M 16% of world exports
- 3 Germany $5.0M 12% of world exports
World total: $41M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Australia $8.2M 16% of world imports
- 2 Japan $3.3M 6.5% of world imports
- 3 Pakistan $3.0M 5.9% of world imports
World total: $50M 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 massicot
Brazil classifies massicot under NCM 2824.10.00: HS 2824.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about massicot
What is the HS code for Massicot?
The HS code for Massicot is 282410 (Lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot)). The HS code for Massicot is 2824.10, which covers lead monoxide (litharge and massicot).
How do I classify Massicot for customs?
Massicot is classified under HS code 282410 — Lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is there a difference between Massicot and Litharge in the HS system?
No, both Massicot and Litharge are chemical variations of lead monoxide (PbO) and are both classified under the same subheading, 2824.10, as they share the same chemical formula despite different crystal structures.
Which countries are the top exporters of massicot (HS 282410)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 282410 (the code used for massicot) in UN Comtrade data were Taiwan (about $9.4M, 23% of world exports), India ($6.3M) and Germany ($5.0M). World exports came to about $41M, 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 massicot (HS 282410)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 282410 (the code used for massicot) in UN Comtrade data were Australia ($8.2M, 16% of world imports), Japan ($3.3M) and Pakistan ($3.0M). World imports came to about $50M, 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 Massicot the same in all countries?
The base HS code 282410 for Massicot 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 massicot in Brazil?
In Brazil, massicot (HS 282410) is classified under NCM 2824.10.00.