Product classification
HS code for Tin alloy ingots: 8001.20
Tin, unwrought, alloys.
Classification of tin alloy ingots under HS 8001.20
Tin alloy ingots are classified under HS code 8001.20 because they represent unwrought tin that has been intentionally combined with other metallic elements to achieve specific mechanical or chemical properties. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) and the Chapter 80 notes of the Harmonized System, heading 8001 is reserved for tin in its primary, unworked form. Subheading 8001.20 specifically addresses tin alloys, which are defined as metallic substances where tin predominates by weight over any other single element, provided the total content of other elements exceeds 1% by weight. These ingots are typically produced through smelting or melting processes and are cast into standard shapes like blocks, pigs, or slabs for further industrial use. The classification remains in 8001.20 as long as the material has not been worked beyond simple casting; once the metal is rolled, extruded, or forged into specific shapes, it moves to other headings within the chapter.
- Covers
- Pewter ingots (tin-antimony-copper alloys)
- Babbitt metal ingots for bearing manufacture
- Tin-lead alloy ingots (solder base)
- Die-casting tin alloy blocks
- Unwrought white metal alloys
- Also under 8001.20
- Kester solder alloys
- Alpha Assembly Solutions lead-free solder
- Indium Corporation solder wire
- Multicore (Henkel) solder paste
- Hoyt Babbitt metal
Codes often confused with 8001.20
Common mistake. Tin alloy ingots are frequently confused with 8001.10, which is reserved for tin that is not alloyed (pure tin). The distinction relies on the chemical composition; if the alloying elements are less than 1% by weight, it must be classified under 8001.10. Additionally, they may be confused with 8002.00, which covers tin waste and scrap. However, ingots are primary products or refined secondary products, whereas 8002.00 is strictly for recovered debris not yet cast into standard ingot forms.
Top exporters and importers of HS 800120 (the code used for tin alloy ingots), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 800120 (the code used for tin alloy ingots) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 27% 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 800120, not only tin alloy ingots.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $115M 23% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $54M 11% of world exports
- 3 Philippines $34M 6.7% of world exports
World total: $501M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Belgium $151M 27% of world imports
- 2 China $95M 17% of world imports
- 3 Malaysia $66M 12% of world imports
World total: $570M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 tin alloy ingots
Brazil classifies tin alloy ingots under NCM 8001.20.00: HS 8001.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about tin alloy ingots
What is the HS code for Tin alloy ingots?
The HS code for Tin alloy ingots is 800120 (Tin; unwrought, alloys). The HS code for unwrought tin alloys in ingot form is 8001.20.
How do I classify Tin alloy ingots for customs?
Tin alloy ingots is classified under HS code 800120 — Tin; unwrought, alloys. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include tin solder in wire form?
No, tin solder in wire form is classified under heading 8003.00 if it is solid wire, or 8311.30 if it is cored with flux for soldering or welding.
Which countries are the top exporters of tin alloy ingots (HS 800120)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 800120 (the code used for tin alloy ingots) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($115M, 23% of world exports), Malaysia ($54M) and the Philippines ($34M). World exports came to about $501M, 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 tin alloy ingots (HS 800120)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 800120 (the code used for tin alloy ingots) in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($151M, 27% of world imports), China ($95M) and Malaysia ($66M). World imports came to about $570M, 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 Tin alloy ingots the same in all countries?
The base HS code 800120 for Tin alloy ingots 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 tin alloy ingots in Brazil?
In Brazil, tin alloy ingots (HS 800120) is classified under NCM 8001.20.00.