Product classification
HS code for Pure tin: 8001.10
Tin, unwrought, not alloyed.
Classification of pure tin under HS 8001.10
Pure tin is classified under HS code 8001.10. Chapter 80 of the Harmonized System covers tin and articles thereof. Heading 8001 is designated for unwrought tin, which includes primary forms such as ingots, pigs, blocks, and slabs. Subheading 8001.10 is specifically for tin that is "not alloyed." According to the legal notes for Chapter 80, "tin, not alloyed" refers to metal containing at least 99% tin by weight. There are also specific limits on other elements: the content of bismuth or copper must be less than the limits specified in the chapter's sub-heading notes. This classification is based on the material's chemical purity and its status as an unworked, primary metal product intended for further processing or alloying.
- Covers
- Refined tin ingots
- Unwrought tin blocks and slabs
- Tin pigs and anodes for electroplating
- High-purity tin granules (unwrought)
- Tin bars and rods obtained by casting (unwrought)
- Also under 8001.10
- PT Timah tin ingots
- Malaysia Smelting Corporation tin bars
- Minsur refined tin
- Yunnan Tin ingots
- Alpha Assembly Solutions tin
Codes often confused with 8001.10
Common mistake. Pure tin is often confused with tin alloys, which are classified under HS code 8001.20. Common alloys include solder (tin-lead), pewter (tin-antimony-copper), and bronze (though bronze is usually classified in Chapter 74 as a copper alloy). If the tin content is less than 99%, it must be moved to 8001.20. Additionally, tin waste and scrap are classified under 8002.00. If the tin has been further worked into sheets, foil, or tubes, it moves to headings 8003 or 8007, as it is no longer considered "unwrought."
Top exporters and importers of HS 800110 (the code used for pure tin), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 800110 (the code used for pure tin) in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 800110, not only pure tin.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Indonesia $1.8B 27% of world exports
- 2 Peru* ~$1.2B 18% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 China $764M 12% of world exports
World total: $6.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $989M 15% of world imports
- 2 Japan $713M 11% of world imports
- 3 China $637M 9.6% of world imports
World total: $6.6B 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 pure tin
Brazil classifies pure tin under NCM 8001.10.00: HS 8001.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about pure tin
What is the HS code for Pure tin?
The HS code for Pure tin is 800110 (Tin; unwrought, not alloyed). The HS code for unwrought, non-alloyed pure tin is 8001.10.
How do I classify Pure tin for customs?
Pure tin is classified under HS code 800110 — Tin; unwrought, not alloyed. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is tin solder classified under this code?
No, tin solder is an alloy and is typically classified under 8001.20 if in unwrought form, or 8311.30 if it is cored wire for soldering.
Which countries are the top exporters of pure tin (HS 800110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 800110 (the code used for pure tin) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($1.8B, 27% of world exports), Peru (about $1.2B) and China ($764M). World exports came to about $6.6B, 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 pure tin (HS 800110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 800110 (the code used for pure tin) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($989M, 15% of world imports), Japan ($713M) and China ($637M). World imports came to about $6.6B, 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.
Is the HS code for Pure tin the same in all countries?
The base HS code 800110 for Pure tin is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for pure tin in Brazil?
In Brazil, pure tin (HS 800110) is classified under NCM 8001.10.00.