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HTS Code · Chapter 26 · Updated Oct 6, 2026

2620.30.00.20Lead content

HTS Code 2620.30.00.20 covers any article best defined as Mineral ProductsOres, slag and ashSlag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing arsenic, metals or their compounds:Containing mainly copperLead content in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Estimated Duty on 2620.30.00.20

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 6, 2026

China
Total duty
$2,500.00
25% effective rate
Fees
$47.14
MPF + HMF
Duty + fees
$2,547.14
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$12,547.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Section 301 – China$2,500.0098.1%
  • Customs fees$47.141.9%

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Base Duty Rates for 2620.30.00.20

Set at 2620.30.00 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
Free
Special Rate of Duty
—
Column 2 (Non-NTR)
8.8¢/kg on copper content + 3.3¢/kg on lead content + 3.7¢/kg on zinc content
Units of Quantity
Pb kg
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China25%
  • Mexico0%
  • Canada0%
  • Vietnam0%
  • Germany0%
Tariffs by country · Oct 6, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 2620.30.00.20 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of lead content (HTS 2620.30.00.20) from China pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 0%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more.

Total duty from China
25%
Base rate plus 1 additional tariff
Lowest total duty
0%
From Mexico, Canada and 17 more
Countries with additional tariffs
1 of 20
Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties
Country of originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
ChinaFree
  • Section 301 – China25%9903.88.03
25%
MexicoFreeNone0%
CanadaFreeNone0%
VietnamFreeNone0%
GermanyFreeNone0%
JapanFreeNone0%
South KoreaFreeNone0%
TaiwanFreeNone0%
IndiaFreeNone0%
IrelandFreeNone0%
ItalyFreeNone0%
SwitzerlandFreeNone0%
ThailandFreeNone0%
MalaysiaFreeNone0%
United KingdomFreeNone0%
FranceFreeNone0%
IndonesiaFreeNone0%
BrazilFreeNone0%
BangladeshFreeNone0%
CambodiaFreeNone0%
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of lead content (HTS 2620.30.00.20) from China pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%).
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of lead content (HTS 2620.30.00.20) from Mexico pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of lead content (HTS 2620.30.00.20) from Canada pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of lead content (HTS 2620.30.00.20) from Vietnam pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of lead content (HTS 2620.30.00.20) from Germany pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of lead content (HTS 2620.30.00.20) from Japan pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of lead content (HTS 2620.30.00.20) from South Korea pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of lead content (HTS 2620.30.00.20) from Taiwan pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of lead content (HTS 2620.30.00.20) from India pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of lead content (HTS 2620.30.00.20) from Ireland pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of lead content (HTS 2620.30.00.20) from Italy pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of lead content (HTS 2620.30.00.20) from Switzerland pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of lead content (HTS 2620.30.00.20) from Thailand pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of lead content (HTS 2620.30.00.20) from Malaysia pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of lead content (HTS 2620.30.00.20) from United Kingdom pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of lead content (HTS 2620.30.00.20) from France pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of lead content (HTS 2620.30.00.20) from Indonesia pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of lead content (HTS 2620.30.00.20) from Brazil pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of lead content (HTS 2620.30.00.20) from Bangladesh pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of lead content (HTS 2620.30.00.20) from Cambodia pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.

Duties on goods entered Oct 6, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about.

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Legal notes

Relevant HTS Notes

Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 2620.30.00.20.

Section 5 NotesMineral ProductsChapter 26 NotesOres, slag and ash
CBP rulings

Related CROSS Rulings for HTS 2620.30.00.20

CBP classification rulings related to 2620.30.00.20. Open a ruling to read how Customs classified a similar product.

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Questions

HTS 2620.30.00.20 FAQ

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What does HTS code 2620.30.00.20 cover?

HTS code 2620.30.00.20 covers lead content, classified under Chapter 26 (Ores, slag and ash) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is Free.

What is the duty rate for HTS 2620.30.00.20?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 2620.30.00.20 is Free. The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 8.8¢/kg on copper content + 3.3¢/kg on lead content + 3.7¢/kg on zinc content. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on lead content (HTS 2620.30.00.20) from China?

As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of lead content (HTS 2620.30.00.20) from China pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%).

What is the US tariff on lead content (HTS 2620.30.00.20) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of lead content (HTS 2620.30.00.20) from Vietnam pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.

What is the US tariff on lead content (HTS 2620.30.00.20) from Mexico?

As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of lead content (HTS 2620.30.00.20) from Mexico pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 2620.30.00.20?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 2620.30.00.20 is 0%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-06.

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