Unwrought tin — HTS 8001
Unwrought tin
Chapter 80 › Heading 8001
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8001 covers unwrought tin: tin in basic, unworked forms rather than finished products. “Unwrought” generally means the tin has been smelted, refined, cast, or otherwise formed into primary shapes such as ingots, blocks, bars, or similar forms, but has not been further worked into a manufactured article. This heading is about the material itself, not ordinary products merely containing tin.
The 4-digit heading is only the starting category. To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, follow the subheadings and statistical breakouts under heading 8001. Those distinctions commonly depend on the tin’s form, grade, purity, alloy composition, or other product specifications stated in the tariff and supported by the commercial documents. Review the current HTSUS wording and confirm the classification with a customs professional when the material or processing is unclear.
What to check
- Confirm that the item is truly unwrought tin, rather than tin articles, scrap, powders, wire, foil, or a product made from tin.
- Collect the producer’s specifications showing the physical form, tin content or purity, alloying elements, and any relevant grade.
- Read every subheading and 8-digit statistical breakout under heading 8001; do not select a code based only on the product name.
- Compare the tariff description with the invoice, packing list, certificate of analysis, and technical data sheet.
- Ask a customs broker or request a formal classification ruling if the item is an alloy, mixed material, recycled material, or has undergone additional working.
HTS heading 8001 summary
Unwrought tin is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8001.10.00.00 👉 | Tin, not alloyed | Free | — | Free |
| 8001.20.00 👉 | Tin alloys | Free | — | Free |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8001?
Unwrought tin. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.