Product classification
HS code for Tin castings: 8007.00
Tin, articles n.e.c. in chapter 80.
Classification of tin castings under HS 8007.00
Tin castings are classified under HS code 8007.00 because they are considered articles of tin that have progressed beyond the unwrought stage. While heading 8001 covers tin cast into simple, primary shapes like ingots or blocks, the term "castings" in an industrial context refers to items cast into specific, often complex shapes that identify them as finished products or identifiable parts of a larger assembly. Since Chapter 80 does not contain specific headings for "castings" (unlike Chapter 73 for iron or Chapter 74 for copper), these items fall into the "basket" heading 8007.00, which covers all articles of tin not elsewhere classified. This includes both decorative items and functional industrial components made primarily of tin or tin alloys, provided they have been cast into their near-final form.
- Covers
- Industrial tin components cast to shape
- Decorative tin figurines and ornaments
- Cast tin handles and hardware
- Custom tin alloy machine parts
- Cast pewter hollowware
- 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 castings are frequently misclassified under 8001.10 or 8001.20. The distinction is that 8001 is for "unwrought" tin, which refers to primary shapes intended for further processing. If the casting has the shape of a finished part, it must be moved to 8007.00. Another common error is using 7325.10, which is for iron or steel castings; it is vital to verify the base metal is tin (over 50% by weight or the predominating metal) before using Chapter 80.
Top exporters and importers of HS 800700 (the code used for tin castings), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 800700 (the code used for tin castings) 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 castings.
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 castings
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 castings
What is the HS code for Tin castings?
The HS code for Tin castings is 800700 (Tin; articles n.e.c. in chapter 80). Tin castings that are finished articles or parts are classified under HS code 8007.00.
How do I classify Tin castings for customs?
Tin castings is classified under HS code 800700 — Tin; articles n.e.c. in chapter 80. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are pewter castings included in this code?
Yes, since pewter is a tin-based alloy, pewter castings are classified under 8007.00 as articles of tin.
Which countries are the top exporters of tin castings (HS 800700)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 800700 (the code used for tin castings) 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 castings (HS 800700)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 800700 (the code used for tin castings) 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 castings the same in all countries?
The base HS code 800700 for Tin castings 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 castings in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 800700 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for tin castings 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).