Product classification
HS code for Tin scrap: 8002.00
Tin, waste and scrap.
Classification of tin scrap under HS 8002.00
Tin waste and scrap are categorized under HS code 8002.00. This heading is part of Chapter 80, which covers tin and its various alloys and articles. The classification applies to tin-based materials that are no longer usable for their original intended purpose. This includes "old" scrap, such as worn-out or broken tin pipes, kitchenware, or industrial components, as well as "new" scrap, which consists of manufacturing residues like turnings, shavings, and clippings. To qualify for 8002.00, the scrap must be suitable only for the recovery of the metal or for use in the production of chemicals. It is important to note that the material must be predominantly tin by weight. The classification relies on the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), specifically GRI 1, which identifies the material based on its composition and its state as waste. This code is essential for recycling industries and environmental regulators to track the international movement of secondary raw materials.
- Covers
- Worn-out tin pipes and tubes
- Tin manufacturing waste such as shavings and filings
- Broken tin household articles
- Discarded tin-based alloy components
- Also under 8002.00
- Recycled tin ingots (from scrap)
- Solder paste residue
- Tin-plated steel scrap
- Britannia metal scrap
- Tin-lead alloy waste
Codes often confused with 8002.00
Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with tinplate scrap (tin-plated steel), which should be classified under 7204.41 or 7204.49. Even though it contains tin, the steel substrate dictates the classification in Chapter 72. Additionally, unwrought tin ingots intended for remelting are sometimes confused with scrap; however, if the metal has been refined and cast into a commercial shape, it belongs under 8001.00.
Top exporters and importers of HS 800200 (the code used for tin scrap), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 800200 (the code used for tin scrap) in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 41% 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 800200, not only tin scrap.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Malaysia $73M 39% of world exports
- 2 Germany $14M 7.5% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $8.4M 4.5% of world exports
World total: $189M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Poland $68M 41% of world imports
- 2 Spain $25M 15% of world imports
- 3 Belgium $14M 8.5% of world imports
World total: $167M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 scrap
Brazil classifies tin scrap under NCM 8002.00.00: HS 8002.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about tin scrap
What is the HS code for Tin scrap?
The HS code for Tin scrap is 800200 (Tin; waste and scrap). The HS code for tin waste and scrap is 8002.00.
How do I classify Tin scrap for customs?
Tin scrap is classified under HS code 800200 — Tin; waste and scrap. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can tin-plated steel be classified here?
No, tin-plated steel scrap is classified under Chapter 72 (Iron and Steel) because the primary component is ferrous metal, not tin.
Which countries are the top exporters of tin scrap (HS 800200)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 800200 (the code used for tin scrap) in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($73M, 39% of world exports), Germany ($14M) and the Netherlands ($8.4M). World exports came to about $189M, 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 scrap (HS 800200)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 800200 (the code used for tin scrap) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($68M, 41% of world imports), Spain ($25M) and Belgium ($14M). World imports came to about $167M, 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 scrap the same in all countries?
The base HS code 800200 for Tin scrap 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 scrap in Brazil?
In Brazil, tin scrap (HS 800200) is classified under NCM 8002.00.00.