HS Code 80.07 – Tin; articles n.e.c. in chapter 80

HS code 8007 is a 4-digit heading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tin; articles n.e.c. in chapter 80. Heading 8007 is the residual or 'basket' heading for Chapter 80, covering "Tin; articles n.e.c. in chapter 80." This classification is designed to capture all other articles of tin (including tin alloys where tin predominates by weight) that are not specifically provided for in headings 8001 (unwrought), 8002 (waste and scrap), 8003 (bars, rods, profiles, wire), or 8005 (foil, plates, sheets, strip, powder, flakes). Essentially, if a product is predominantly made of tin and has been worked into a specific article with a defined function, but doesn't fit into any other more specific tin heading, it falls here. The scope is broad, encompassing diverse finished or near-finished products. This heading is critical for ensuring comprehensive classification within the Harmonized System, preventing classification gaps for unique or specialized tin items. For trade compliance, it demands careful consideration to ensure that an article isn't more specifically classified elsewhere, either within Chapter 80 or in another chapter based on its function (e.g., tin toys in Chapter 95). This heading reinforces Chapter 80's role as the dedicated chapter for tin and articles thereof within Section XV (Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal).

Tin anodes for electroplating, Tin weights for calibration, Tin fishing sinkers, Decorative tin figurines, Tin medals (not jewelry), Tin badges (not jewelry), Tin seals (e.g., for documents), Tin tokens, Tin pipes, Tin tubes, Tin fittings (e.g., pipe connectors), Tin chains (not jewelry), Tin rivets, Tin bolts, Tin nuts, Tin washers, Tin springs, Tin eyelets, Tin screws, Tin nails, Tin-based bearings, Tin labels (metallic), Tin alloy heat sinks (tin predominating), Tin dental amalgam capsules (pre-mixed), Tin organ pipes, Tin bottle caps (reusable).

One common misclassification involves confusing articles of tin with other specific headings within Chapter 80, particularly 8005 (Tin foil, plates, sheets, strip, powder, flakes). For example, a tin foil container might be mistakenly classified under 8005 if not recognized as a distinct 'article' of tin. Another error is misidentifying the predominant base metal, leading to classification under other base metal 'articles n.e.c.' headings, such as 7419 for copper or 7616 for aluminum. Furthermore, traders often fail to recognize when a tin article has a more specific functional classification in another chapter, such as tin toys (9503) or tin jewelry (Chapter 71), which would override classification in 8007 due to the 'n.e.c.' (not elsewhere specified or included) clause.

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 8007 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($161M, 30% of world exports), Thailand ($77M) and the United States ($36M). World exports came to about $535M, 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.

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 8007 in UN Comtrade data were Taiwan (about $63M, 13% of world imports), South Korea ($58M) and the United States ($52M). World imports came to about $470M, 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.

HS code 8007 is a 4-digit heading under Chapter 80 of the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (80) identify the chapter, and digits 3-4 (07) specify the heading. This code contains multiple 6-digit subheadings for precise product classification.