Heading · Chapter 78

7804

7804: Lead plates, sheets, strip and foil; lead powders and flakes

3 subheadings make up heading 7804 in chapter 78 (lead and articles thereof).

Duty rates compared

Subheadings 3

EU: imports by month

last 12 months€42.1m+22.6% · previous 12 months
Average import price€2.92 per kg
Jan 2024: €2.9mFeb 2024: €2.7mMar 2024: €3.7mApr 2024: €3.1mMay 2024: €2.8mJun 2024: €3.2mJul 2024: €3.4mAug 2024: €2.8mSept 2024: €2.9mOct 2024: €3.7mNov 2024: €3.6mDec 2024: €2mJan 2025: €2.6mFeb 2025: €3.2mMar 2025: €3.4mApr 2025: €3.1mMay 2025: €2.4mJun 2025: €2.7mJul 2025: €2.7mAug 2025: €2mSept 2025: €3.1mOct 2025: €3.3mNov 2025: €2.8mDec 2025: €2.2mJan 2026: €3.6mFeb 2026: €3.4mMar 2026: €4.9mApr 2026: €3.9mMay 2026: €3.6mJun 2026: €3.9mJul 2026: €4.3mAug 2026: €3.3m 202420252026
Data up to August 2026 (provisional) · Monthly data: Eurostat Comext (CC BY 4.0), HMRC (OGL v3.0)

World trade in 2024

7804 · US$386m

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$135kUS$135k+US$2m+US$10m+> US$48m

Exports: 86
  1. Germany: US$86m
  2. Czechia: US$65m
  3. United Kingdom: US$48m
  4. China: US$28m
  5. Netherlands: US$20m
  6. United States: US$20m
  7. Australia: US$15m
  8. Italy: US$13m
  9. Malaysia: US$10m
  10. Taiwan: US$10m
  11. Ireland: US$10m
  12. France: US$7m
  13. Belgium: US$7m
  14. Japan: US$6m
  15. India: US$5m
  16. Greece: US$5m
  17. Spain: US$4m
  18. Singapore: US$4m
  19. Türkiye: US$4m
  20. South Korea: US$3m
  21. Poland: US$2m
  22. United Arab Emirates: US$2m
  23. Finland: US$2m
  24. Slovenia: US$1m
  25. Thailand: US$1m
  26. South Africa: US$832k
  27. Sweden: US$752k
  28. Slovakia: US$735k
  29. Chile: US$729k
  30. Hungary: US$673k
  31. Canada: US$630k
  32. Lithuania: US$576k
  33. Mexico: US$430k
  34. Saudi Arabia: US$380k
  35. Russia: US$315k
  36. Romania: US$273k
  37. Bahrain: US$245k
  38. Latvia: US$167k
  39. Palestinian Territories: US$165k
  40. Croatia: US$140k
  41. Argentina: US$135k
  42. Philippines: US$98k
  43. Vietnam: US$94k
  44. Switzerland: US$88k
  45. Luxembourg: US$87k
  46. Hong Kong SAR China: US$81k
  47. Kuwait: US$80k
  48. Portugal: US$80k
  49. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$74k
  50. Austria: US$68k
  51. Indonesia: US$56k
  52. Denmark: US$52k
  53. Peru: US$50k
  54. New Zealand: US$45k
  55. Colombia: US$44k
  56. Kenya: US$30k
  57. Norway: US$29k
  58. Myanmar (Burma): US$25k
  59. Serbia: US$21k
  60. Macao SAR China: US$15k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 Germany US$86m 22.2%
2 Czechia US$65m 16.8%
3 United Kingdom US$48m 12.6%
4 China US$28m 7.2%
5 Netherlands US$20m 5.3%
6 United States US$20m 5.1%
7 Australia US$15m 3.8%
8 Italy US$13m 3.4%
9 Malaysia US$10m 2.6%
10 Taiwan US$10m 2.5%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 Germany US$72m 18.7%
2 France US$44m 11.5%
3 Malaysia US$33m 8.6%
4 Netherlands US$25m 6.4%
5 Belgium US$21m 5.5%
6 Spain US$16m 4.1%
7 South Korea US$12m 3.2%
8 India US$12m 3.1%
9 United Kingdom US$12m 3.1%
10 Ireland US$12m 3%

In the UK Global Tariff, heading 7804 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 7804 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 5% (average 3.3%). 1 of them is duty-free.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 7804 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 5%. 1 of them is duty-free.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 7804 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 3% (average 1.7%). 1 of them is duty-free.

World trade in heading 7804 goods reached US$386m in 2024, down 0.4% on 2023.

Germany was the largest exporter with 22.2% of the total, ahead of the Czechia.

Germany imported the most (US$72m).

The United Kingdom ranked 3rd among 86 exporters with US$48m.

The United Kingdom imported US$12m.

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for lead plates, sheets, strip and foil; lead powders and flakes?

Lead plates, sheets, strip and foil; lead powders and flakes fall under HS heading 7804, part of chapter 78, in section XV of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on lead plates, sheets, strip and foil in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 7804 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 plates, sheets, strip and foil in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 7804 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 5%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most lead plates, sheets, strip and foil?

Germany, with US$86m in 2024 (22.2% of world exports).

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