Antimonial lead, unwrought from India

India exported $137 million of antimonial lead, unwrought (HS 7801.91) in FY2025-26, up 48% on FY2024-25. The EU's average base duty is 1.3%, before India's GSP preference.

India's exports, FY2025-26
$137MUp 48.5% on last year
HS code
7801.91Page updated 6 Nov 2026

US import duty, India vs China

Goods made in India pay a compound rate US import duty. Some rates here are compound, so check the lines below.

The US tariff line
HTS lineDescriptionBaseIndiaChina
7801.91.00.00 Other: Containing by weight antimony as the principal other element 2.5% on the value of the lead content – –

Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.

India's exports of antimonial lead, unwrought

FY2022-23 $55.1 million
FY2023-24 $63.2 million
FY2024-25 $92.3 million
FY2025-26 $137 million

India's exports to all countries under HS 7801.91, April to March, from DGCI&S.

Rules and other duties

EU base duty
The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 7801.91 is 1.3%, ranging from 0% to 2.5% across tariff lines, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
RoDTEP
India's schedule lists 1.3% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
India's export policy
Free to export, with no licence needed.

Common questions

What is the HS code for antimonial lead, unwrought?

7801.91, under heading 7801 (Unwrought lead). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.

Does India export antimonial lead, unwrought?

Yes. India exported $137 million under HS 7801.91 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.