HS Code:
The category 'Containing, by weight, more than 5 percent but not more than 25 percent of lead' refers to products, typically alloys or compounds, that include lead as a significant component within the specified weight range. This category often includes materials used in industrial applications such as batteries, soldering materials, and certain types of metal alloys. These products are subject to strict regulations due to the toxic nature of lead, impacting their trade and usage globally. The Harmonized System (HS) Code for this category is often associated with subheadings under Chapter 78 (Lead and articles thereof), though the exact code may vary based on specific product classifications (e.g., 7801.99 for unwrought lead with specific compositions).
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $1.2 billion USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database and World Trade Organization (WTO) Statistics
$350 million USD
29.2% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$200 million USD
16.7% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$150 million USD
12.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$100 million USD
8.3% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$80 million USD
6.7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
5.8% ad valorem
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as EU-USMCA)
Shift towards lead-free alternatives
Reduced demand for lead-containing products in electronics and automotive sectors due to environmental regulations like RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances).
2020-2022
Increased recycling of lead materials
Growing trade in recycled lead products as countries aim to reduce primary lead extraction and meet sustainability goals.
2021-2023
Rising demand in battery production
Despite restrictions, demand remains strong for lead-acid batteries in developing markets, driving trade in this category.
2019-2022
The European Union introduced stricter limits on lead content in imported goods, requiring additional compliance certifications for products in this category.
March 2023
Increased compliance costs for exporters to the EU, potentially reducing trade volumes from non-compliant countries.
A new bilateral agreement reduced tariffs on certain industrial materials, including lead-containing alloys, to promote trade amidst supply chain constraints.
July 2022
Boosted exports from China to the US, contributing to a 15% increase in trade volume for this category.
A UN-backed initiative was launched to promote safe recycling practices for lead-containing products, encouraging countries to adopt standardized protocols.
October 2022
Likely to increase trade in recycled lead materials while imposing stricter export controls on non-compliant products.