Heading · Chapter 26
2607: Lead ores and concentrates
Heading 2607 has no further six-digit division: the whole heading is subheading 2607.00, in chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash).
Duty rates compared
UK specific or compound duty Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
EU Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
USA specific or compound duty General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Canada Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Mexico Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Brazil 3.6% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 3.6% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Peru Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Japan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Nigeria 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line Subheadings 1
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$4mUS$4m+US$58m+US$133m+> US$673m
Exports: 84
- Mexico: US$1bn
- United States: US$960m
- Russia: US$673m
- Australia: US$506m
- Peru: US$438m
- Bolivia: US$283m
- Türkiye: US$208m
- Spain: US$145m
- Sweden: US$133m
- Tajikistan: US$118m
- South Africa: US$115m
- Morocco: US$107m
- Argentina: US$103m
- Serbia: US$99m
- Canada: US$91m
- Myanmar (Burma): US$90m
- North Macedonia: US$83m
- Italy: US$83m
- Nigeria: US$81m
- Brazil: US$64m
- Greece: US$58m
- Vietnam: US$55m
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$52m
- Kazakhstan: US$52m
- Oman: US$45m
- Bulgaria: US$41m
- Mongolia: US$39m
- Finland: US$34m
- Honduras: US$33m
- Uzbekistan: US$29m
- Belgium: US$20m
- Netherlands: US$20m
- Pakistan: US$19m
- Iran: US$17m
- Saudi Arabia: US$17m
- Indonesia: US$14m
- Portugal: US$13m
- Malaysia: US$11m
- Montenegro: US$8m
- Japan: US$4m
- Tunisia: US$4m
- France: US$3m
- China: US$3m
- Poland: US$2m
- Thailand: US$2m
- Colombia: US$2m
- Taiwan: US$2m
- Ecuador: US$2m
- United Arab Emirates: US$1m
- Germany: US$1m
- Laos: US$1m
- Tanzania: US$597k
- Romania: US$539k
- Philippines: US$511k
- Ireland: US$434k
- Algeria: US$406k
- South Korea: US$302k
- Kyrgyzstan: US$286k
- Ukraine: US$253k
- Chile: US$177k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$1mUS$1m+US$22m+US$228m+> US$2bn
Imports: 67
- China: US$2bn
- South Korea: US$2bn
- Germany: US$440m
- Kazakhstan: US$301m
- Canada: US$284m
- Japan: US$254m
- Belgium: US$228m
- Australia: US$205m
- United States: US$90m
- Bulgaria: US$86m
- Netherlands: US$45m
- Montenegro: US$37m
- Mexico: US$37m
- United Kingdom: US$36m
- Sweden: US$34m
- Switzerland: US$22m
- Slovakia: US$18m
- Croatia: US$18m
- Indonesia: US$15m
- Spain: US$6m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$6m
- Peru: US$6m
- India: US$5m
- Cambodia: US$5m
- Estonia: US$4m
- Luxembourg: US$4m
- Malaysia: US$3m
- Singapore: US$2m
- Vietnam: US$2m
- Poland: US$1m
- Serbia: US$1m
- Thailand: US$1m
- Türkiye: US$931k
- South Africa: US$634k
- Laos: US$331k
- Iran: US$326k
- Portugal: US$302k
- Russia: US$286k
- Saudi Arabia: US$260k
- Greece: US$238k
- Italy: US$143k
- United Arab Emirates: US$130k
- Pakistan: US$113k
- France: US$86k
- Albania: US$83k
- Iraq: US$63k
- Yemen: US$52k
- Egypt: US$40k
- Taiwan: US$25k
- Israel: US$7k
- Colombia: US$6k
- Myanmar (Burma): US$5k
- Bangladesh: US$4k
- Ireland: US$3k
- Sri Lanka: US$1k
- Uganda: US$600
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$500
- Chile: US$400
- Madagascar: US$300
- Morocco: US$200
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | US$1bn | 18.3% |
| 2 | United States | US$960m | 15.6% |
| 3 |  Russia | US$673m | 11% |
| 4 |  Australia | US$506m | 8.3% |
| 5 | Peru | US$438m | 7.1% |
| 6 |  Bolivia | US$283m | 4.6% |
| 7 | Türkiye | US$208m | 3.4% |
| 8 |  Spain | US$145m | 2.4% |
| 9 |  Sweden | US$133m | 2.2% |
| 10 |  Tajikistan | US$118m | 1.9% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | US$2bn | 36.9% |
| 2 |  South Korea | US$2bn | 27.2% |
| 3 |  Germany | US$440m | 7.2% |
| 4 |  Kazakhstan | US$301m | 4.9% |
| 5 | Canada | US$284m | 4.6% |
| 6 | Japan | US$254m | 4.1% |
| 7 |  Belgium | US$228m | 3.7% |
| 8 | Australia | US$205m | 3.3% |
| 9 | United States | US$90m | 1.5% |
| 10 |  Bulgaria | US$86m | 1.4% |
Recent rule changes mentioning this code
Acts whose text cites this code or its heading. Check the act itself: a code can be cited for reasons other than a change of its duty.
- Sanctions · Applies from:
CELEX 32026R1848 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
The EU Combined Nomenclature has one tariff line for heading 2607; the duty is duty-free.
Heading 2607 is a single line in the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, where the duty is duty-free.
In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States the line under heading 2607 carries a specific or compound duty rather than a percentage.
In the Customs Tariff of Canada, heading 2607 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Mexican Tariff (TIGIE) has one tariff line for heading 2607; the duty is duty-free.
Heading 2607 is a single line in the Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC), where the duty is 3.6%.
The Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM) divides heading 2607 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 3.6%.
Heading 2607 is a single line in the Customs Tariff of Peru, where the duty is duty-free.
The Working Tariff Document of New Zealand has one tariff line for heading 2607; the duty is duty-free.
Heading 2607 is a single line in the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, where the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan has one tariff line for heading 2607; the duty is duty-free.
In the GCC Common Customs Tariff, heading 2607 covers 8 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
The Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) has one tariff line for heading 2607; the duty is duty-free.
Heading 2607 is a single line in the Customs Tariff of Norway, where the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of North Macedonia has one tariff line for heading 2607; the duty is duty-free.
Heading 2607 is a single line in the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria), where the duty is 5%.
World trade in heading 2607 goods reached US$6bn in 2024, up 6.9% on 2023.
Mexico was the largest exporter with 18.3% of the total, ahead of the United States.
China imported the most (US$2bn).
The United Kingdom ranked 66th among 84 exporters with US$84k.
The United Kingdom imported US$36m.
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Questions and answers
What is the HS code for lead ores and concentrates?
Lead ores and concentrates fall under HS heading 2607, part of chapter 26, in section V of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on lead ores and concentrates in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 2607 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on lead ores and concentrates in Türkiye?
Under the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, imports under 2607 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most lead ores and concentrates?
Mexico, with US$1bn in 2024 (18.3% of world exports).