Chapter 78 - Lead and articles
11 tariff codes found in this chapter
| HS Code | Description | MFN Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7801.10.00.00 | Unwrought lead. - Refined lead | Free |
| 7801.91.00.00 | Unwrought lead. - Other: - Containing by weight antimony as the principal other element | Free |
| 7801.99.00 | Unwrought lead. - Other: - Other | Free |
| 7801.99.00.10 | Unwrought lead. - Other: - Other - Lead bullion | Free |
| 7801.99.00.20 | Unwrought lead. - Other: - Other - Other, alloys of lead | Free |
| 7801.99.00.90 | Unwrought lead. - Other: - Other - Other | Free |
| 7802.00.00.00 | Lead waste and scrap. | Free |
| 7804.11.00.00 | Lead plates, sheets, strip and foil; lead powders and flakes. - Plates, sheets, strip and foil: - Sheets, strip and foil of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2 mm | Free |
| 7804.19.00.00 | Lead plates, sheets, strip and foil; lead powders and flakes. - Plates, sheets, strip and foil: - Other | Free |
| 7804.20.00.00 | Lead plates, sheets, strip and foil; lead powders and flakes. - Powders and flakes | Free |
| 7806.00.00.00 | Other articles of lead. | Free |
About HS Chapter 78
Chapter 78 of the Canadian customs tariff covers lead and articles. TariffCalc lists 11 10-digit tariff items in this chapter, with MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rates ranging from 0.0% to 0.0% (average 0.0%).
11 of 11 items (100%) are duty-free under MFN. Importers from countries with Canadian free trade agreements (CUSMA, CETA, CPTPP, CCFTA, CKFTA, and others) can often import at 0% when rules of origin are met.
Example calculation
| Value for duty (CAD) | $10,000 |
| MFN duty (0.0%) | $0 |
| GST 5% | $500 |
| Total landed (before freight) | $10,500 |
Simplified illustrative calculation. Provincial taxes (HST/PST/QST) and surtaxes not included.
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What is HS Chapter 78 in the Canadian customs tariff?▾
Chapter 78 covers lead and articles. It contains 11 10-digit tariff items in the TariffCalc database, with MFN duty rates ranging from 0.0% to 0.0%.
What is the typical duty rate for Chapter 78 imports?▾
The average MFN rate across Chapter 78 is 0.0%. The majority of items (100%) are duty-free (0%) under MFN. Free trade agreements (CUSMA, CETA, CPTPP) may reduce the rate to 0% for qualifying goods.
Do free trade agreements apply?▾
Yes. Most items in this chapter qualify for preferential rates under CUSMA (US, Mexico), CETA (EU, UK), CPTPP (Japan, Vietnam, etc.), and other Canadian FTAs. See each tariff item’s detail page for the full rate-by-agreement breakdown.
How do I calculate import duties?▾
For a CAD $10,000 shipment in this chapter at the average MFN rate (0.0%), duties would be approximately $0, plus 5% GST ($500), for a total of $10,500 before freight. Use the TariffCalc calculator for a precise calculation by tariff item, country of origin, and province.
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