Chapter 80 Tin; articles thereof

HS code 80 tin: what each heading covers

The World Customs Organization keeps this system, and customs offices around the world use it for tariff classification. Every heading has its own page. That page lists the full set of six-digit HS codes for the heading.

Here is each tin heading in plain words:

• HS 8001 is unwrought tin. This is tin that has not been shaped into a finished form, such as a tin ingot. Two examples are 800110 for tin that is not alloyed and 800120 for tin alloys.
• It covers used or leftover tin that is sold as scrap.
• These are tin goods that have been worked into a set shape.
• HS 8007 is other tin articles. It holds tin goods that are not named anywhere else in chapter 80.

How to classify tin under chapter 80

Start with the form of your goods. Ask what the tin looks like when it crosses the border. Do not start with how it will be used.

If the tin is raw and has not been worked, look at heading 8001. Then check the metal itself. Pure tin goes under 800110. Tin mixed with other metals goes under 800120. If you search for the hs code for unalloyed tin ingot, 800110 is the one to check. If you search for the hs code for tin alloy, check 800120.

If the goods are waste or scrap, use heading 8002. Scrap is sorted by what it is, so do not place it under the raw tin heading.

This is the main difference between HS 8001 and 8003. Heading 8003 is tin after it is shaped into these forms.

Tin goods that fit none of these headings go under 8007. The letters n.e.c. mean not elsewhere classified. Treat 8007 as the last stop, and only use it after you have ruled out the other three headings.

Rules and notes can change the answer for a given product. If you are unsure, try the HS code classifier, or ask a customs broker before you ship.

Related base metal chapters in Section XV

Tin sits with the other base metals. Many goods look alike but belong to different chapters, so a quick check can save you from a wrong code.

If your product is mainly copper, see HS 74 copper. For lead, see HS 78 lead. For zinc, see HS 79 zinc. Metals that have no chapter of their own are in HS 81 other base metals.

Goods made from more than one metal need extra care. Read the chapter notes before you choose. You can also browse all HS code chapters to see how the whole system is laid out.

Tin importers and exporters by HS code

Once you know your code, you can look at real trade. EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily. You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.

Use tin import data to see what comes into a market. Use tin export data to see what leaves it. If you want to find tin buyers or tin suppliers, start from the heading that matches your product.