7804.20.00.00 - Powders and flakes

This HTS category, 7804.20.00.00, specifically covers lead in the form of powders and flakes. These are characterized by their very small particle size and irregular shapes, often resulting from grinding or atomization processes of lead metal. This category encompasses lead in these finely divided states, regardless of their intended end-use, as long as they meet the definition of powder or flake.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, "Plates, sheets, strip and foil" (7804.11.00.00 and its subheadings), is crucial. While both fall under the broader heading of lead articles, 7804.20.00.00 is defined by the physical form of the material – discrete particles rather than continuous sheets or strips. The processing that creates powders and flakes fundamentally alters the material's presentation and often its application, differentiating it from the more monolithic forms covered by the sibling category.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within 7804.20.00.00. Therefore, classification is determined solely by whether the imported material is indeed lead presented as a powder or flake. Practical classification will rely on identifying the material as lead and confirming its granular or flaky physical form, distinguishing it from other metallic powders or flakes not covered under Chapter 78.