Product classification
HS code for Tin rods: 8003.00
Tin, bars, rods, profiles and wire.
Classification of tin rods under HS 8003.00
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 8003.00
- Kester solder wire
- Alpha Assembly Solutions solder bars
- Multicore solder
- Indium Corporation tin wire
- Stannol solder bars
Codes often confused with 8003.00
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 800300 (the code used for tin rods), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 800300 (the code used for tin rods) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 14% 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 800300, not only tin rods.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $76M 14% of world exports
- 2 United States $55M 10.0% of world exports
- 3 Malaysia $50M 9.1% of world exports
World total: $548M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $87M 14% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$55M 8.9% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Mexico $49M 8.0% of world imports
World total: $616M 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 rods
Brazil classifies tin rods under NCM 8003.00.00: HS 8003.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about tin rods
What is the HS code for Tin rods?
The HS code for Tin rods is 800300 (Tin; bars, rods, profiles and wire). Solid tin rods without a flux core are classified under HS code 8003.00.
How do I classify Tin rods for customs?
Tin rods is classified under HS code 800300 — Tin; bars, rods, profiles and wire. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of tin rods (HS 800300)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 800300 (the code used for tin rods) in UN Comtrade data were China ($76M, 14% of world exports), the United States ($55M) and Malaysia ($50M). World exports came to about $548M, 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 rods (HS 800300)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 800300 (the code used for tin rods) in UN Comtrade data were China ($87M, 14% of world imports), Vietnam (about $55M) and Mexico ($49M). World imports came to about $616M, 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 rods the same in all countries?
The base HS code 800300 for Tin rods 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 rods in Brazil?
In Brazil, tin rods (HS 800300) is classified under NCM 8003.00.00.