HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8003.00 – Tin; bars, rods, profiles and wire
HS code 8003.00 is the 6-digit subheading for tin, bars, rods, profiles and wire. It is used for tin solder bars, tin wire for electronics, pure tin rods, tin profiles for architectural use and tin-lead solder wire.
What HS 8003.00 covers
This HS code covers tin in semi-finished forms such as bars, rods, profiles, and wire. These products are essential intermediate goods in various manufacturing processes, leveraging tin's properties like low melting point, corrosion resistance, and excellent solderability. Major importers are typically countries with robust electronics manufacturing, packaging industries, and chemical production, where tin is used for soldering, plating, and as an alloying element. Exporters often include primary tin producers or countries with advanced metal processing capabilities. The trade in these forms is critical for global supply chains, ensuring a steady flow of material for high-tech applications and industrial fabrication. Quality specifications, including purity and alloy composition, are paramount in this trade to meet the stringent requirements of end-use applications.
- Covers
- Tin solder bars
- Tin wire for electronics
- Pure tin rods
- Tin profiles for architectural use
- Tin-lead solder wire
- Tin-silver solder wire
- Tin anodes for plating
- Tin alloy rods
- Examples
- Kester solder wire
- Alpha Assembly Solutions solder bars
- Multicore solder
- Indium Corporation tin wire
- Stannol solder bars
Codes often confused with 8003.00
Common mistake. Often confused with unwrought tin (800100) if the processing is minimal, or with more complex tin articles (800700) if they have undergone further manufacturing beyond simple shaping.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 800300, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 800300 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 14% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $76M 14% of world exports
- 2 United States $55M 10.0% of world exports
- 3 Malaysia $50M 9.1% of world exports
World total: $548M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $87M 14% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$55M 8.9% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Mexico $49M 8.0% of world imports
World total: $616M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8003.00
Brazil does not split HS 8003.00: its NCM code is 8003.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 80.03 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8003.00
What is HS code 800300?
HS code 800300 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tin; bars, rods, profiles and wire. This HS code covers tin in semi-finished forms such as bars, rods, profiles, and wire. These products are essential intermediate goods in various manufacturing processes, leveraging tin's properties like low melting point, corrosion resistance, and excellent solderability. Major importers are typically countries with robust electronics manufacturing, packaging industries, and chemical production, where tin is used for soldering, plating, and as an alloying element. Exporters often include primary tin producers or countries with advanced metal processing capabilities. The trade in these forms is critical for global supply chains, ensuring a steady flow of material for high-tech applications and industrial fabrication. Quality specifications, including purity and alloy composition, are paramount in this trade to meet the stringent requirements of end-use applications.
What products fall under HS code 800300?
Tin solder bars, Tin wire for electronics, Pure tin rods, Tin profiles for architectural use, Tin-lead solder wire, Tin-silver solder wire, Tin anodes for plating, Tin alloy rods
What are common misclassifications for HS code 800300?
Often confused with unwrought tin (800100) if the processing is minimal, or with more complex tin articles (800700) if they have undergone further manufacturing beyond simple shaping.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 800300?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 800300 in UN Comtrade data were China ($76M, 14% of world exports), the United States ($55M) and Malaysia ($50M). World exports came to about $548M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 800300?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 800300 in UN Comtrade data were China ($87M, 14% of world imports), Vietnam (about $55M) and Mexico ($49M). World imports came to about $616M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 800300 structured?
HS code 800300 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (80) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 800300?
In Brazil, HS code 800300 is NCM 8003.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.