Product classification
HS code for Tin anodes: 8007.00
Tin, articles n.e.c. in chapter 80.
Classification of tin anodes under HS 8007.00
Tin anodes used for electroplating and galvanizing processes are classified under HS code 8007.00. This code serves as the residual category for "Other articles of tin" not elsewhere specified in Chapter 80. While some metal anodes are classified based on their geometric shape (such as rods or profiles), tin anodes that have been specifically prepared for use in electrolytic cells—often featuring hooks, threaded holes, or specialized cast shapes—are treated as finished articles. The classification under 8007.00 is determined by the fact that these items are manufactured for a specific industrial application rather than being simple semi-manufactured forms. Even if the anode is a simple rectangular plate, if it is marketed and prepared specifically for electroplating, customs authorities generally prefer the 8007.00 designation over the semi-finished headings like 8003 or 8001.
- Covers
- Cast tin anodes for electroplating
- Ball anodes for plating baskets
- Pelletized tin anodes
- Oval and rectangular tin plating anodes
- Tin-copper alloy anodes for bronze plating
- Also under 8007.00
- Wine bottle tin capsules
- Tin anodes for electroplating
- Pewter tankards
- Tin-based catalysts
- Tin-plated cookie cutters
Codes often confused with 8007.00
Common mistake. Tin anodes are often misclassified under 8001.10 or 8001.20 (unwrought tin) if they are simple cast shapes. However, if they are intended for a specific function like plating, 8007.00 is more appropriate. They are also confused with 8003.00, which covers tin rods and profiles. If an anode is simply a long extruded rod without any further preparation for an electrolytic tank, 8003.00 might apply, but most commercial anodes include features that mandate 8007.00.
Top exporters and importers of HS 800700 (the code used for tin anodes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 800700 (the code used for tin anodes) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Taiwan, with about 13% 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 800700, not only tin anodes.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $161M 30% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $77M 14% of world exports
- 3 United States $36M 6.7% of world exports
World total: $535M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Taiwan* ~$63M 13% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 South Korea $58M 12% of world imports
- 3 United States $52M 11% of world imports
World total: $470M 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 codes for tin anodes
Brazil splits HS 8007.00 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8007.00.10Tin plates, sheets, strip and foil
- 8007.00.20Tin powders and flakes
- 8007.00.30Tin tubes, pipes and fittings
- 8007.00.90Other tin articles, not listed elsewhere
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about tin anodes
What is the HS code for Tin anodes?
The HS code for Tin anodes is 800700 (Tin; articles n.e.c. in chapter 80). The standard HS code for tin anodes prepared for electroplating is 8007.00.
How do I classify Tin anodes for customs?
Tin anodes is classified under HS code 800700 — Tin; articles n.e.c. in chapter 80. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are tin balls for plating classified differently?
Generally, tin balls or pellets used as anodes in plating baskets are also classified under 8007.00 as articles of tin, rather than unwrought metal.
Which countries are the top exporters of tin anodes (HS 800700)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 800700 (the code used for tin anodes) 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.
Which countries are the top importers of tin anodes (HS 800700)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 800700 (the code used for tin anodes) 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.
Is the HS code for Tin anodes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 800700 for Tin anodes 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 anodes in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 800700 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for tin anodes depends on the product's details: 8007.00.10 (Tin plates, sheets, strip and foil), 8007.00.20 (Tin powders and flakes), 8007.00.30 (Tin tubes, pipes and fittings), 8007.00.90 (Other tin articles, not listed elsewhere).