HS Code for Tin solder

Tin solder is classified under HS code 8007.00, which serves as the residual heading for articles of tin not elsewhere specified or included (n.e.c.) within Chapter 80. Solder is an alloy, usually consisting of tin mixed with other metals like lead, silver, or copper, designed to melt at a lower temperature than the workpieces it joins. When solder is imported in simple forms such as solid wire, bars, or rods that do not contain a core of flux (such as rosin or acid), it is treated as an article of the metal itself. The classification under 8007.00 is used when the product does not fit into more specific categories like unwrought tin (8001) or waste and scrap (8002). This classification is critical for the electronics and plumbing industries, where tin-based alloys are fundamental for assembly. The determination of this code depends heavily on the absence of chemical flux, as the presence of such materials would change the essential character of the product for customs purposes.

Products Included

• Solid tin-lead solder wire without flux core
• Tin-silver solder bars for industrial use
• Tin-copper solder rods for plumbing
• Cast solder shapes not meeting the definition of unwrought metal

Common Misclassification

The most common misclassification for tin solder is HS code 8311.30 or 8311.90. Heading 8311 specifically covers wire, rods, and similar products that contain a core or coating of flux. If the solder has a rosin or acid core, it must be moved from 8007.00 to 8311. Another error is using 8001.20 for tin alloys; however, 8001 is for raw, unwrought forms, whereas 8007 is for finished articles or specific manufactured forms.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Tin solder?

Tin solder without a flux core is classified under HS code 8007.00.

What if the solder contains a flux core?

If the tin solder contains a flux core (like rosin), it is classified under HS code 8311.30 or 8311.90 instead of 8007.00.