HS Code 8002
Tin Waste and Scrap
HS code 8002 covers tin waste and scrap originating from manufacturing residues or broken tin articles used for secondary metal recovery.
4-digit Section XVFCL
HS Code 8002 — Tin Waste and Scrap
This code covers tin metal scrap and waste generated from manufacturing or the disposal of tin products. It is primarily traded for smelting and recycling into pure tin.
What's included
- Tin dross
- Used solder scrap
- Scrap tin anodes
- Tinplate scrap
What's excluded
- Ash and residues containing tin → use
2620(Industrial residues like ash are classified in Chapter 26.)
Common examples
- Scrap tin-lead solder wire
- Used white-metal bearings
- Tin dross from soldering baths
- Old tinware for recycling
Frequently asked questions
Does this include tin-plated steel scrap?
No, tinplate scrap (iron/steel coated with tin) is usually classified as ferrous scrap under 7204.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0%
- Documentation: Movement of waste often requires environmental permits and transboundary movement documents.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: USA, Germany, France, Japan
- Top importers: Belgium, Malaysia, Thailand, South Korea
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Key takeaway
Regulated under waste disposal laws; essential for the circular economy in the electronics sector.
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