7806.00.03.00 - Lead bars, rods, profiles and wire

This HTS category, 7806.00.03.00, specifically classifies lead in the form of bars, rods, profiles, and wire. These are solid, elongated forms of lead, distinguished by their cross-sectional shape. Bars typically have a rectangular or square cross-section, rods are generally circular, and profiles encompass any other specific cross-sectional shapes (such as L-shapes, T-shapes, or U-shapes). Wire refers to lead that is drawn into a continuous filament of a smaller diameter. These forms are usually used as raw materials or components in further manufacturing processes.

It is crucial to differentiate this category from its sibling, 7806.00.05.00, which covers lead tubes, pipes, and associated fittings. While both involve extruded or drawn lead, this category is for solid cross-sections, whereas 7806.00.05.00 is for hollow or tubular forms and their connecting components. The classification hinges on whether the lead article is solid or hollow and its specific function.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 7806.00.03.00 depends on the physical form of the lead article. Importers and exporters must ensure that the item's dimensions and cross-sectional profile accurately align with the descriptions of bars, rods, profiles, or wire to ensure correct declaration. The primary material must be lead, as defined by Chapter 78 of Section XV.