HTS Chapter 80: Tin and articles thereof

HTS Chapter 80 covers tin and articles made primarily from tin. Its representative heading, 8001, covers unwrought tin—tin in basic forms such as refined metal, rather than finished products. Other headings in the chapter may cover tin products in worked or manufactured forms, depending on the product’s condition and composition.

The HTS is organized from broad to specific: a chapter identifies the general product family, a heading narrows the category, a subheading adds more detail, and the complete 10-digit HTSUS code provides the U.S. import classification used for entry and duty treatment. To classify a product, start with its actual material and physical form, then review the heading and subheading wording, section and chapter notes, and any applicable U.S. statistical provisions. Do not choose a code based only on how the product is marketed or used.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s tin content, composition, and form—such as unwrought metal, sheet, foil, wire, tube, or a finished article—using specifications and commercial documents.
• Read the legal notes and heading descriptions for Chapter 80, and check whether another chapter more specifically covers the finished product or an article made from mixed materials.
• Distinguish classification by material from classification by use: a tin-containing item may be classified according to its function, construction, or more specific provision rather than simply under Chapter 80.
• Verify the complete 10-digit HTSUS code in the current official tariff and review the corresponding statistical description, units of quantity, and any reporting requirements.
• Check separately for applicable Chapter 99 provisions or other additional duties, exclusions, quota measures, or trade remedies; these can depend on origin, product facts, and current government instructions.