78 Lead and Articles Thereof
Chapter page inside the AHECC hierarchy. Use it to move from the chapter heading to the final 8-digit export statistical item code.
What this chapter covers
AHECC chapter pages sit one step above the final export statistical item code. They are the most practical place to compare detailed codes before you choose the exact 8-digit reference.
Use the table below to scan the final item codes inside this chapter and then open the individual item page if you need the hierarchy context.
Chapter facts
- Chapter code
- 78
- Final item codes
- 8
Export statistical item codes
| Item code | Title | UQ |
|---|---|---|
| 78011000 | Refined lead | T |
| 78019100 | Containing by weight antimony as the principal other element | T |
| 78019900 | Other | T |
| 78020000 | Lead Waste and Scrap | KG |
| 78041100 | Sheets, strip and foil of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm | KG |
| 78041900 | Other | KG |
| 78042000 | Powders and flakes | KG |
| 78060030 | Other Articles of Lead | NR |
Frequently asked questions
What is AHECC chapter 78?
Lead and Articles Thereof is a chapter within AHECC section XV. It sits directly above the export statistical item codes used in declarations.
Is the chapter code enough for an export declaration?
Usually not. Export declarations typically require the final 8-digit export statistical item code, not just the chapter heading.
Why are item codes listed directly on this page?
The chapter page is the shortest path from category browsing to the final export code. Listing the end codes here makes the last step explicit.
Source and trust
- Official AHECC source
- ABS 123315.xlsx
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-18
This page is an independent rendered view of the official ABS AHECC table. Use the ABS file and customs guidance for formal export coding.
Please verify critical classification decisions with the official authority before using them for tax, payroll, licensing, immigration or compliance work.