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Pb

Metal Profile

Lead

15,760CNY/t-0.91%

Lead is primarily used in lead-acid batteries, accounting for about 75% of global demand. The growth of electric vehicles and energy storage systems continues to drive lead demand. Secondary lead from recycling accounts for over 60% of supply.

Domestic Benchmark (Live)

15,760CNY/t

LME International

2,325.27USD/t

-0.91%

CNY/t · Domestic Benchmark

HS Code · Customs Classification

HS CodeDescription
7801.10Refined lead, unwrought (Pb ≥99.9%)
7801.99Other lead alloys, unwrought
7802.00Lead waste and scrap (solid waste, import prohibited)

The 6-digit code shown is the international HS subheading (WCO standard). Full Chinese customs filings use a 10-digit statistical code — see the Chinese version for the 8-digit national tariff line.

Import Tariff Rates

Refined Lead (7801.10)3%
Lead Scrap (7802, import prohibited)—
VAT (Import)13%

Import Policy

Lead is on the restricted-import list and requires an import licence. Lead scrap (HS 7802) is classified as solid waste — China has banned all such imports since 2021, with no recycled-material standard exemption. Spent lead-acid batteries are hazardous waste and are also prohibited.

Common Specifications

Grade 1 Refined Lead (Pb ≥99.994%)Soft Lead (Pb ≥99.94%)Hard Lead (Pb-Sb alloy)Waste Lead-acid Battery PlatesLead Paste / Mud (Pb ≥60%)Lead Alloy Scrap

How to Sell Lead to China

China is the world's largest importer of lead, accounting for a dominant share of global demand. Chinese buyers — including smelters, refineries, processors, and trading companies — actively seek verified overseas suppliers year-round. Common traded forms include refined lead, alloy ingots, and recyclable scrap.

To sell leadinto China, your cargo must be correctly classified under the applicable HS codes (listed above) and comply with China's customs inspection requirements. Pricing is typically benchmarked against the SHFE (Shanghai Futures Exchange) spot price or LME, with regional premiums or discounts depending on grade, origin, and logistics.

Guilin Metals operates a curated network of lead buyers across China — from major industrial hubs in Guangdong, Zhejiang, and Jiangsu to inland smelting regions. Post your lead supply listing with grade, quantity, and origin, and our team will match you with active buyers and provide indicative prices within 24 hours.

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