Product classification
HS code for Tin ingots: 8001.10
Tin, unwrought, not alloyed.
Classification of tin ingots under HS 8001.10
Tin ingots that are not alloyed are classified under HS code 8001.10. Chapter 80 of the Harmonized System is dedicated to "Tin and articles thereof." Heading 8001 specifically covers unwrought tin. The term "unwrought" refers to metal in primary forms such as ingots, blocks, pigs, or slabs, which are typically produced by smelting or electrolysis and have not been further worked. Subheading 8001.10 is reserved for tin that is not alloyed. According to the Chapter Notes for Chapter 80, "non-alloyed tin" is defined as metal containing by weight at least 99% tin, provided that the content by weight of any bismuth or copper is less than the limits specified in the HS nomenclature. This precise chemical definition ensures that high-purity tin is distinguished from tin alloys like solder or bronze. The classification is essential for applying correct duty rates and monitoring the trade of raw industrial materials used in plating, soldering, and chemical manufacturing. The ingot form is the standard for international bulk transport of the metal.
- Covers
- Refined tin ingots (99%+ purity)
- Unwrought tin blocks
- Tin pigs (unalloyed)
- Tin slabs (unwrought)
- Unalloyed tin cast bars
- 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. The most common error is confusing 8001.10 with 8001.20. The latter is for tin alloys, such as pewter or solder in ingot form. To qualify for 8001.10, the tin must be "unalloyed," which requires a purity of at least 99% tin by weight. Additionally, if the tin has been further worked into bars, rods, or profiles (e.g., by rolling or drawing), it must be classified under 8003.00 rather than the unwrought category of 8001. Scrap tin is also classified separately under 8002.00.
Top exporters and importers of HS 800110 (the code used for tin ingots), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 800110 (the code used for tin ingots) 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 tin ingots.
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 tin ingots
Brazil classifies tin ingots 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 tin ingots
What is the HS code for Tin ingots?
The HS code for Tin ingots is 800110 (Tin; unwrought, not alloyed). The HS code for unalloyed tin ingots is 8001.10.
How do I classify Tin ingots for customs?
Tin ingots is classified under HS code 800110 — Tin; unwrought, not alloyed. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the ingot is a tin-lead alloy?
If the ingot is an alloy (like many types of solder), it is classified under HS code 8001.20 instead of 8001.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of tin ingots (HS 800110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 800110 (the code used for tin ingots) 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 tin ingots (HS 800110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 800110 (the code used for tin ingots) 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 Tin ingots the same in all countries?
The base HS code 800110 for Tin 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 ingots in Brazil?
In Brazil, tin ingots (HS 800110) is classified under NCM 8001.10.00.