Lead; unwrought

HS v2017 Code: 7801

About lead; unwrought

HS code 7801 covers the classification of lead in its unwrought form. Lead is a dense, malleable, and highly corrosive-resistant metal that has been used for centuries in a wide range of applications. As a key industrial material, the global trade in unwrought lead plays a vital role in supporting various manufacturing sectors, from construction and automotive to electronics and energy storage.

Production process

The production of unwrought lead typically involves the smelting of lead-containing ores, such as galena (lead sulfide). The ore is first crushed and concentrated, then smelted in a furnace to extract the lead. The molten lead is then cast into ingots or other shapes for further processing or distribution.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of unwrought lead include lead-bearing ores, as well as energy sources (e.g., coal, natural gas) to power the smelting process. Additionally, specialized equipment such as furnaces, casting molds, and material handling systems are essential for the efficient extraction and shaping of the final lead product.

Production outputs

Unwrought lead produced under HS code 7801 is a versatile material that finds application in a variety of downstream industries. It is commonly used in the manufacture of 8703 Motor cars and other motor vehicles for the production of lead-acid batteries, as well as in the construction industry for roofing, plumbing, and radiation shielding. Lead is also a key component in the production of 8504 Electrical transformers, static converters and inductors.

Family tree for lead; unwrought

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/78'>78: Lead and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7801'>7801: Lead; unwrought</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7802'>7802: Lead; waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7804'>7804: Lead; plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakes</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7806'>7806: Lead; articles n.e.c. in chapter 78</a>"]

    B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/780110'>780110: Lead; unwrought, refined</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/780191'>780191: Lead; unwrought, unrefined, containing by weight antimony as the principal other element</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/780199'>780199: Lead; unwrought, unrefined, not containing by weight antimony as the principal other element</a>"]


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