Product classification
HS code for Waste tin: 8002.00
Tin, waste and scrap.
Classification of waste tin under HS 8002.00
Waste tin is classified under HS code 8002.00, which is the specific provision for tin waste and scrap within Chapter 80 of the Harmonized System. This chapter encompasses tin and articles made from it. The classification is determined by the material's condition; it must be metallic waste resulting from the manufacture or mechanical working of tin, or worn-out tin articles that are no longer fit for their original purpose. Under Section XV Note 8(a), the term "waste and scrap" is strictly limited to products used for the recovery of metal or for the production of chemicals. Tin scrap is often generated from the electronics industry (solder scrap) or from the decommissioning of industrial piping and containers. Because tin is a relatively soft and low-melting-point metal, the scrap must be clearly identifiable as metallic to avoid being classified as a chemical residue or ash. The 8002.00 code is a single-level heading in many tariffs, simplifying the classification process compared to metals with more complex sub-structures.
- Covers
- Old tin pipes and tubes from industrial plumbing
- Tin solder scrap and dross with high metallic content
- Trimmings and clippings from the manufacture of tinplate
- Worn-out tinware and household articles made of tin
- Tin-based alloy scrap, provided tin is the predominant metal by weight
- 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 HS code 8001.10, which is for unwrought tin (non-alloyed). Importers sometimes confuse recycled ingots with scrap; however, once scrap is melted and cast into ingots, it becomes unwrought metal under 8001. Another common mistake involves HS code 2609.00 for tin ores and concentrates. Furthermore, tin ash and residues resulting from metallurgical processes are classified under 2620.99 rather than 8002.00, as the latter is reserved for metallic forms.
Top exporters and importers of HS 800200 (the code used for waste tin), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 800200 (the code used for waste tin) 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 waste tin.
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 waste tin
Brazil classifies waste tin 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 waste tin
What is the HS code for Waste tin?
The HS code for Waste tin is 800200 (Tin; waste and scrap). The HS code for waste and scrap of tin is 8002.00.
How do I classify Waste tin for customs?
Waste tin is classified under HS code 800200 — Tin; waste and scrap. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can tin-plated steel scrap be classified here?
No, tin-plated steel scrap (tinplate scrap) is classified under HS code 7204.30, as the ferrous metal (steel) content predominates by weight.
Which countries are the top exporters of waste tin (HS 800200)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 800200 (the code used for waste tin) 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 waste tin (HS 800200)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 800200 (the code used for waste tin) 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 Waste tin the same in all countries?
The base HS code 800200 for Waste tin 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 waste tin in Brazil?
In Brazil, waste tin (HS 800200) is classified under NCM 8002.00.00.