HS Code for Tin wire

Tin wire is classified under HS code 8003.00, which encompasses tin bars, rods, profiles, and wire. This classification is governed by the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System (GRI), specifically focusing on the material composition and the physical form of the product. Chapter 80 is dedicated to tin and articles thereof. According to Note 1(c) to Chapter 80, wire is defined as rolled, extruded, or drawn products, in coils, which have a uniform solid cross-section along their whole length in the shape of circles, ovals, rectangles, squares, equilateral triangles, or regular convex polygons. For a product to be classified here, the tin content must predominate by weight over any other single element. The wire must be solid and not contain a core of flux material, as that would change the classification to a different chapter entirely.

Products Included

• Pure tin wire for industrial applications
• Tin alloy wire (where tin is the main component)
• Drawn tin wire in coils
• Tin-based fuse wire

Common Misclassification

The most common misclassification for tin wire is HS code 8311.30, which covers cored wire of base metal for soldering. If the tin wire contains a core of rosin or other flux, it is no longer classified as a simple metal wire in Chapter 80 but as a prepared soldering material in Chapter 83. Another common error is using HS code 8007.00, which is a residual category for other articles of tin. However, because 8003.00 specifically mentions 'wire,' it takes precedence over the general 'articles' heading according to GRI 3(a).

FAQ

What is the HS code for Tin wire?

The HS code for solid tin wire is 8003.00, which includes bars, rods, profiles, and wire of tin.

Does this code include tin-lead solder wire?

It only includes tin-lead solder wire if it is solid and the tin content predominates. If the wire has a flux core, it belongs under HS code 8311.30.