Key facts
- Chapter
- 78
- Description
- Lead and articles thereof
- Headings
- 4
- Subheadings
- 8
- Edition
- HS2022
Summary
HS chapter 78 covers lead and articles thereof. It has 4 headings, 78.01 to 78.06, and 8 six-digit subheadings in HS2022. National tariff lines under chapter 78 are live on border.bot for the United States (13 lines, also used by 1 other country).
What this chapter covers
HS chapter 78 covers lead and articles thereof.
It has 4 headings, 78.01 to 78.06, and 8 six-digit subheadings in HS2022.
78.02 Lead waste and scrap
- 7802.00Lead waste and scrap
78.06 Other articles of lead
- 7806.00Other articles of lead
What it doesn’t cover
Chapter 76, before it, covers aluminium and articles thereof; chapter 79, after it, covers zinc and articles thereof.
How it is structured
Chapter 78 is the first level of the Harmonized System. Its headings add two digits to the chapter number (78.01), and each heading's subheadings add two more.
In other countries
National tariff lines under chapter 78 are live on border.bot for the United States (13 lines, also used by 1 other country).
- United States13 lines, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does HS chapter 78 cover?
HS chapter 78 covers lead and articles thereof.
How many headings and subheadings are in HS chapter 78?
HS chapter 78 has 4 headings and 8 six-digit subheadings in HS2022.
Which countries’ tariffs list national lines in HS chapter 78?
National tariff lines under chapter 78 are live on border.bot for the United States (13 lines, also used by 1 other country).
Sources and updates
The Harmonized System legal text comes from border.bot release 2 (edition HS 2022), imported from a file, and has been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.