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Chapter 78 of the HSN tariff covers Lead and articles thereof. It has 6 headings (4-digit codes) and 24 tariff items (8-digit codes), each with its GST rate today. Tap a code to open it in the BooksOn HSN app with its conditions and the CBIC notification entry.
GST rate column: the rates in force on 26 October 2026 (IGST; CGST and SGST are half each). Where a code shows two or more rates, the rate depends on the goods (price, packing, buyer or use): open the code in the app or the GST Rate Finder to see which one fits. Reference only: confirm the rate in the CBIC notification.
7801 Unwrought lead
GST: 18%
| HSN code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
780110 | Refined lead | 18% |
78011000 | Refined lead | 18% |
780191 | Containing by weight antimony as the principal other element | 18% |
78019100 | Containing by weight antimony as the principal other element | 18% |
780199 | Other | 18% |
78019910 | Pig lead | 18% |
78019920 | Unrefined lead | 18% |
78019930 | Unrefined lead alloys | 18% |
78019990 | Other | 18% |
7802 Lead waste and scrap
GST: 18%
| HSN code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
780200 | Lead waste and scrap | 18% |
78020010 | Lead scrap, namely the following:scrap lead-soft covered by isri code word 'racks', mixed hard or soft scrap lead covered by isri code word 'radio', wheel weights covered by isri code word 'ropes', mixed common babbit covered by isri code word 'roses', scrap wet whole intact lead batteries consisting of sli (starting, lighting an ignition), automotive, truck, 8-d and commercial golf cart and marine type batteries covered by isri code word rink, scrap industrial intact lead cells consisting of plates enclosed by some form of complete plastic case covered by isri code wordn rono, scrap whole intact industrial lead batteries consisting of bus, diesel, locomotive, telephone or steel cased batteries covered by isri code word roper | 18% |
78020090 | Other | 18% |
7803 Omitted
GST: Old code: use 7806
| HSN code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
78030011 | Lead bars, rods, profiles and wire - lead bars, rods, profiles and wire: bars and rods: hollow bars | Old code: use 7806 |
78030019 | Lead bars, rods, profiles and wire - lead bars, rods, profiles and wire: bars and rods: other | Old code: use 7806 |
78030021 | Lead bars, rods, profiles and wire - lead bars, rods, profiles and wire: profiles: hollow | Old code: use 7806 |
78030029 | Lead bars, rods, profiles and wire - lead bars, rods, profiles and wire: profiles: other | Old code: use 7806 |
78030030 | Lead bars, rods, profiles and wire - lead bars, rods, profiles and wire: wire | Old code: use 7806 |
7804 Lead plates, sheets, strip and foil; lead powders and flakes
GST: 18%
| HSN code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
780411 | Sheets, strip and foil of a thickness (excluding any not exceeding 0.2 mm : backing) | 18% |
78041110 | Sheets and strip | 18% |
78041120 | FOIL | 18% |
780419 | Other | 18% |
78041910 | Plates | 18% |
78041990 | Other | 18% |
780420 | Powders and flakes | 18% |
78042000 | Powders and flakes | 18% |
7805 Omitted
GST: Old code: use 7806
| HSN code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
78050010 | Lead tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings (for example, coupling, elbows, sleeves) - lead tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings (for example, coupling, elbows, sleeves): tubes and pipes | Old code: use 7806 |
78050020 | Lead tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings (for example, coupling, elbows, sleeves) - lead tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings (for example, coupling, elbows, sleeves): tube or pipe fittings | Old code: use 7806 |
7806 Other articles of lead
GST: 18%
| HSN code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
780600 | Other articles of lead | 18% |
78060010 | Sanitary fixtures | 18% |
78060020 | Indian lead seals | 18% |
78060030 | Blanks | 18% |
78060090 | Other | 18% |
Codes and descriptions from the BooksOn HSN dataset (version 7, 2026-10-19), compiled from the Customs Tariff and CBIC notifications. Reference only; see Sources & disclaimer.
