Product classification
HS code for Tin alloys: 8001.20
Tin, unwrought, alloys.
Classification of tin alloys under HS 8001.20
Tin alloys in their primary, unworked form are classified under HS code 8001.20. This classification is part of Chapter 80, which encompasses tin and articles thereof. According to the legal notes for Section XV of the Harmonized System, a metallic substance is classified as an alloy of the metal which predominates by weight over each of the other constituent elements. For 8001.20, tin must be the primary component. Furthermore, the material must be in an "unwrought" form, which refers to primary shapes produced by casting or sintering, such as ingots, blocks, slabs, or pigs. These alloys are critical in various industrial sectors due to their unique properties, such as low melting points and corrosion resistance. Common tin alloys include Babbitt metal, used for bearings, and pewter, used for decorative items. The classification ensures that these specialized mixtures are distinguished from pure refined tin, as their physical properties, chemical compositions, and market values differ significantly from the unalloyed metal.
- Covers
- Unwrought Babbitt metal (tin-antimony-copper alloys)
- Unwrought pewter ingots
- Tin-lead alloys in ingot form (if tin predominates)
- White metal alloys in blocks or slabs
- Unwrought tin-based solders (without flux)
- 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 alloys are frequently confused with pure tin classified under 8001.10. The distinction depends on the purity level; 8001.10 is for refined tin (usually >99%), while 8001.20 is for mixtures where other elements are intentionally added. Another common error is classifying worked tin alloys, such as bars or rods, under this code. Worked products belong in 8003.00. Additionally, if another metal like copper predominates by weight, the alloy must be classified under that metal's chapter (e.g., Chapter 74).
Top exporters and importers of HS 800120 (the code used for tin alloys), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 800120 (the code used for tin alloys) 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 alloys.
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 alloys
Brazil classifies tin alloys 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 alloys
What is the HS code for Tin alloys?
The HS code for Tin alloys is 800120 (Tin; unwrought, alloys). The HS code for unwrought tin alloys is 8001.20.
How do I classify Tin alloys for customs?
Tin alloys is classified under HS code 800120 — Tin; unwrought, alloys. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What defines a tin alloy for customs purposes?
For customs classification, a tin alloy is a metallic substance where the weight of tin is greater than the weight of any other single element in the mixture.
Which countries are the top exporters of tin alloys (HS 800120)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 800120 (the code used for tin alloys) 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 alloys (HS 800120)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 800120 (the code used for tin alloys) 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 alloys the same in all countries?
The base HS code 800120 for Tin alloys 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 alloys in Brazil?
In Brazil, tin alloys (HS 800120) is classified under NCM 8001.20.00.