HS Code for Tin rods

Tin rods are classified under HS code 8003.00, a heading that specifically covers tin bars, rods, profiles, and wire. According to the Chapter 80 legal notes, rods are defined as products which have a uniform solid cross-section along their entire length in the shape of circles, ovals, rectangles, squares, or regular polygons. These products are typically manufactured through extrusion, rolling, or drawing. Unlike unwrought ingots, rods are considered semi-manufactured products because they have been worked into a specific geometric form with precise dimensions. This heading applies regardless of whether the rods are made of pure tin or tin alloys (such as pewter or solder alloys), provided the material remains in long, continuous, or cut lengths and has not been further fabricated into a specific finished article.

Products Included

• Solid tin extrusion rods
• Pewter rods for metal spinning
• Tin-antimony alloy bars
• Rectangular tin bars for industrial use
• Non-flux-cored tin solder rods

Common Misclassification

Tin rods are often confused with 8001.20 (unwrought alloy ingots). The difference lies in the processing: 8001 is for simple cast shapes, while 8003 is for products with a uniform cross-section achieved through mechanical working. Another common misclassification is 8311.30, which applies to rods and wire of base metal used for soldering or welding that are coated or cored with flux material. If the tin rod contains a chemical flux core, it must be moved to Chapter 83.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Tin rods?

Solid tin rods without a flux core are classified under HS code 8003.00.

Are solder rods included in 8003.00?

Only solid solder rods are in 8003.00; if the solder rod has a core of flux, it is classified under 8311.30.