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Chapter 78 - Lead and articles

11 tariff codes found in this chapter

HS CodeDescriptionMFN Rate
7801.10.00.00Unwrought lead. - Refined leadFree
7801.91.00.00Unwrought lead. - Other: - Containing by weight antimony as the principal other elementFree
7801.99.00Unwrought lead. - Other: - OtherFree
7801.99.00.10Unwrought lead. - Other: - Other - Lead bullionFree
7801.99.00.20Unwrought lead. - Other: - Other - Other, alloys of leadFree
7801.99.00.90Unwrought lead. - Other: - Other - OtherFree
7802.00.00.00Lead waste and scrap.Free
7804.11.00.00Lead 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 mmFree
7804.19.00.00Lead plates, sheets, strip and foil; lead powders and flakes. - Plates, sheets, strip and foil: - OtherFree
7804.20.00.00Lead plates, sheets, strip and foil; lead powders and flakes. - Powders and flakesFree
7806.00.00.00Other 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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Frequently asked questions

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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