HS Code 8001
Unwrought Tin Metal
HS code 8001 is for unwrought tin in primary forms such as ingots or slabs, used mainly for tinplate production and electronics soldering.
4-digit Section XVFCL
HS Code 8001 — Unwrought Tin Metal
This code covers pure tin and tin alloys in primary forms like ingots, pigs, or slabs. It is the basic raw material used for tinplating, soldering, and alloy production.
What's included
- Refined tin ingots
- Tin-antimony alloy ingots
- Tin-lead solder ingots
- Tin slabs
What's excluded
- Tin waste and scrap → use
8002(Recycled or scrap tin is classified separately.)
Common examples
- 99.9% Refined tin ingots
- Babbitt metal ingots
- Tin-copper master alloys
- Grade A tin slabs
Frequently asked questions
What qualifies as 'unwrought'?
Unwrought refers to metal in primary forms that have not been rolled, extruded, or forged—typically cast into blocks or ingots.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0%
- Documentation: Often requires Conflict Minerals declarations (3TG compliance) to prove sourcing from non-conflict zones.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Indonesia, Peru, Malaysia, Singapore
- Top importers: China, USA, Japan, Germany
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Key takeaway
Primary raw material for the electronics and food-can industries; high value and subject to strict origin tracking.
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