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

HS code 7804 covers a range of lead-based products, including plates, sheets, strip, foil, powders, and flakes. Lead is a versatile and widely used metal, with applications across various industries such as construction, automotive, electronics, and energy storage. This industry plays a crucial role in the global economy, providing essential materials for a wide range of products and infrastructure.

The production of lead-based products under HS code 7804 typically involves several key steps. Lead ore is first mined and smelted to produce pure lead metal. The lead is then rolled, extruded, or cast into the desired shapes and forms, such as plates, sheets, and foil. Lead powders and flakes are produced through mechanical processes like grinding and milling. These manufacturing techniques are designed to ensure the consistent quality and properties of the final products.

The main inputs required for the production of lead-based products under HS code 7804 include lead ore, as well as various machinery and equipment for smelting, rolling, extruding, and processing the metal. Energy sources, such as electricity or natural gas, are also essential for the manufacturing processes. Additionally, the industry may rely on other materials, such as lubricants, coatings, or packaging, to support the production and distribution of the final products.

The lead-based products covered by HS code 7804 are primarily used as raw materials or components in a wide range of industries. The plates, sheets, strip, and foil may be consumed by the 7806 Other articles of lead industry, as well as the 8501 Electric motors and generators and 8507 Electric accumulators, incl. separators therefor, and parts thereof industries for their applications in batteries and energy storage systems. The lead powders and flakes may find use in the 8548 Waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators; spent primary cells, spent primary batteries and spent electric accumulators; electrical parts of machinery or apparatus, not specified or included elsewhere industry for recycling and recovery purposes.