Chapter 8001 — Customs Tariff Headings
Products classified under Tariff item 80.01
99.98% Tin Billets Unwrought
> Unwrought tin billets of 99.98% purity, with bismuth content at 0.02% and copper at 0.1%, meet the definition of "tin, not alloyed" under subheading note 1(a) of Chapter 80. These billets are in primary unwrought form, intended for extrusion into pipes and tubes, and have not been worked into articles, thus falling under tariff item 8001.10.00.
8001.10.0099.9% Pure Unwrought Tin Bars
> High-purity tin bars containing at least 99% tin by weight, with bismuth under 0.1% and copper under 0.4%, meet the subheading note 1(a) definition of "tin, not alloyed." These bars are unwrought, as they are in primary form from smelting and not yet worked into semi-finished or finished products, thus classifiable under 8001.10.00.
8001.10.00Electrolytic Refined Tin Anodes
> Electrolytic refined tin anodes at 99.97% purity, with bismuth under 0.03% and copper under 0.15%, meet the definition of "tin, not alloyed" per subheading note 1(a). These anodes are in unwrought cathode form, not yet worked into articles, and are intended for use in electroplating, thus classifiable under 8001.10.00.
8001.10.00High Purity Tin Pellets for Electronics
> High-purity tin pellets with 99.99% purity, trace bismuth under 0.01% and copper under 0.1%, meet the subheading note 1(a) definition of "tin, not alloyed." These pellets are unwrought, as they are in primary granular form from refining, and are designed for precision soldering in semiconductor production, thus classifiable under 8001.10.00.
8001.10.00Primary Unalloyed Tin Blocks
> Primary unalloyed tin blocks, 99.90% Sn with Bi 0.09% and Cu 0.35%, are within the impurity limits for "tin, not alloyed" per subheading note 1(a). These blocks are unwrought, directly from the smelter, and intended for general remelting applications, thus classifiable under 8001.10.00.
8001.10.00Refined Unwrought Tin Slab
> Refined tin slabs in unwrought form, 99.92% tin with bismuth 0.08% and copper 0.3%, meet the subheading note 1(a) limits for non-alloyed tin. These slabs are unwrought, used in continuous casting for foil production, and have not been worked into articles, thus classifiable under 8001.10.00.
8001.10.00Ultra-Pure Tin Shots 99.995%
> Ultra-pure tin shots at 99.995% purity, with bismuth under 0.005% and copper under 0.05%, meet the definition of "tin, not alloyed" per subheading note 1(a). These shots are unwrought, in primary granular form, and used for specialty alloying and chemical reactions, thus classifiable under 8001.10.00.
8001.10.00Unalloyed Tin Ingots 99.95% Purity
> Unalloyed tin ingots with 99.95% tin content, bismuth below 0.05% and copper under 0.2%, comply with subheading note 1(a) for non-alloyed tin. These ingots are unwrought, primarily used for remelting in metalworking and plating industries, and have not been worked into articles, thus classifiable under 8001.10.00.
8001.20.00Electronics-Grade Tin Solder Pig (0.5% Lead)
High-purity unwrought tin alloy pigs with 0.5% lead for wave soldering in circuit boards. Tin predominates by weight, and the total alloying elements exceed 1%, meeting the tin alloy definition. These pigs are classified under tariff item 8001.20.00.
8001.20.00High-Lead Tin Babbitt Metal Bar
An unwrought tin-based Babbitt alloy bar containing more than 25% lead, designed for bearing and machinery lubrication surfaces. Tin predominates by weight, classifying it as a tin alloy under tariff item 8001.20.00 despite the high lead content.
8001.20.00High-Lead Tin Cable Sheathing Billets
Unwrought tin-lead alloy billets containing more than 25% lead, used for extruding protective sheathing on undersea power cables. Tin predominates by weight, classifying them as tin alloys under tariff item 8001.20.00.
8001.20.00Leaded Tin Anode Bar
Unwrought tin alloy bars with over 25% lead, designed as sacrificial anodes for electroplating and corrosion protection in industrial tanks. Tin predominates by weight, classifying them as tin alloys under tariff item 8001.20.00.
8001.20.00Leaded Tin Type Metal Pigs
Unwrought stereotype metal pigs of tin-based alloy with more than 25% lead, used for printing press type casting. Tin predominates by weight, classifying them as tin alloys under tariff item 8001.20.00.
8001.20.00Low-Lead Tin Babbitt Alloy Bars (2% Lead)
Unwrought bars of tin-based babbitt alloy with 2% lead, 10% antimony, and balance tin, used for bearings after casting. Tin predominates by weight, and the total alloying elements exceed 1%, qualifying as a tin alloy. These are classified under tariff item 8001.20.00.
8001.20.00Organ Pipe Tin Alloy Blocks
Unwrought blocks of tin-lead alloy, with tin predominating by weight over lead and other elements. These blocks are cast for subsequent melting and pouring into organ pipes, and the alloy composition is adjusted for acoustic properties. They are classified as unwrought tin alloys under tariff item 8001.20.00.
8001.20.00Pewter Master Alloy Ingots
Unwrought ingots of pewter master alloy, where tin is the predominant metal by weight, with antimony and copper as alloying elements exceeding 1% total. These ingots are used as a base for melting and casting decorative pewter items. They are classified as unwrought tin alloys under tariff item 8001.20.00.
8001.20.00Tin-10% Lead Solder Alloy Ingot
Unwrought tin alloy ingot containing 88% tin and 10% lead by weight, used primarily for manufacturing solder in electronics assembly. Tin predominates by weight, and the total alloying elements exceed 1%, qualifying as a tin alloy. It is classified under tariff item 8001.20.00.
8001.20.00Tin-12% Lead Cable Sheathing Alloy
Unwrought tin alloy pigs or anodes containing 12% lead for extrusion into protective cable sheathing in power transmission. Tin is the base metal, and the total alloying elements exceed 1%, meeting the tin alloy definition. These are classified under tariff item 8001.20.00.
8001.20.00Tin-15% Lead Pewter Casting Ingot
Unwrought ingot of tin alloy with 15% lead, designed for melting and casting into pewter tableware and decorative items. Tin is the predominant metal by weight, and the total alloying elements exceed 1%, qualifying as a tin alloy. It is classified under tariff item 8001.20.00.
8001.20.00Tin-18% Lead Bearing Alloy Anode
An unwrought tin-lead alloy anode, containing approximately 18% lead by weight, used for electroplating bearing surfaces in automotive applications. The tin content predominates by weight over lead, classifying it as a tin alloy under tariff item 8001.20.00.
8001.20.00Tin-20% Lead Fusible Alloy Bar
An unwrought tin-lead fusible alloy bar, composed of 78% tin and 20% lead, designed to melt at low temperatures for use in fire sprinklers and safety devices. Tin predominates by weight, making it a tin alloy under tariff item 8001.20.00.
8001.20.00Tin-22% Lead Organ Pipe Alloy Slab
An unwrought tin-lead alloy slab, containing 78% tin and 22% lead, cast for melting into organ pipes and musical components. The tin content predominates by weight, classifying it as a tin alloy under tariff item 8001.20.00.
8001.20.00Tin-6% Lead Type Metal Ingot
An unwrought type metal ingot composed of 60% tin, 6% lead, and antimony as the balance, used for traditional printing type. Tin predominates by weight, classifying it as a tin alloy under tariff item 8001.20.00.
8001.20.00Tin-8% Lead Babbitt Metal Ingot
An unwrought Babbitt bearing alloy ingot with 8% lead and the balance tin plus minor antimony and copper, used in industrial bearings. Tin predominates by weight, classifying it as a tin alloy under tariff item 8001.20.00.
8001.20.00Tin-Antimony Bronze Master Alloy
Unwrought master alloy ingots composed primarily of tin with antimony and copper, designed for addition to bronze melts in foundries. Tin predominates by weight over each other element, and the total non-tin content exceeds 1%, meeting the definition of a tin alloy. These are classified under tariff item 8001.20.00 as unwrought tin alloys.
8001.20.00Tin-Antimony-Lead Alloy Pig (1.5% Lead)
Cast pig form of unwrought tin alloy with 1.5% lead and 5% antimony, for remelting into type metal or bronzes. Tin predominates by weight, and the total other elements exceed 1%, meeting the tin alloy definition. These pigs are classified under tariff item 8001.20.00.
8001.20.00Tin-Bismuth Low-Melt Alloy Bars
Unwrought bars of tin alloyed with bismuth for low-temperature fusible applications such as fire sprinklers and casting molds. Tin predominates by weight, and the total alloying elements exceed 1%, qualifying as a tin alloy. These are classified under tariff item 8001.20.00.
8001.20.00Tin-Copper Solder Bar Stock
Unwrought bar stock of tin and copper alloy for wave soldering in circuit board assembly. Tin is the predominant metal by weight, and the copper content meets the alloy criteria in the chapter notes. These bars are classified under tariff item 8001.20.00 as unwrought tin alloys.
8001.20.00Tin-Lead Alloy Master Pellets
Small unwrought pellets of high-lead tin alloy (over 25% lead), used as master batches for diluting in foundry melts. Tin predominates by weight, classifying them as tin alloys under tariff item 8001.20.00.
8001.20.00Tin-Lead Bronze Casting Ingot (4% Lead)
Unwrought ingot for phosphor bronze castings, composed of 88% tin, 4% lead, and 8% copper. Tin is the predominant element by weight, and the total alloying elements exceed 1%, qualifying as a tin alloy. These ingots are classified under tariff item 8001.20.00.
8001.20.00Tin-Lead Fusible Alloy Ingot
Low-melt unwrought ingots of tin alloy containing more than 25% lead, used in fire sprinklers and safety fuses. Tin predominates by weight, classifying them as tin alloys under tariff item 8001.20.00.
8001.20.00Tin-Lead Pewter Alloy Slab
Unwrought slabs of pewter alloy where tin predominates but lead exceeds 25% by weight, used in artisan casting and decorative metalwork. Tin predominates by weight, classifying them as tin alloys under tariff item 8001.20.00.
8001.20.00Tin-Lead Solder Alloy Ingot
Unwrought ingot composed primarily of tin with lead as the secondary element, used for soldering applications in electronics and plumbing. Tin predominates by weight over lead, and the alloy meets the definition of a tin alloy. It is classified under tariff item 8001.20.00.
8001.20.00Tin-Lead Solder Alloy Ingot (3% Lead)
Unwrought tin alloy ingot containing 97% tin and 3% lead, designed for melting into solder wire or bars. Tin predominates by weight, and the total alloying elements exceed 1%, meeting the tin alloy definition. It is classified under tariff item 8001.20.00.
8001.20.00Tin-Silver Brazing Alloy Rods
Unwrought rods of tin alloyed with silver for high-strength brazing joints in HVAC systems. Tin is the base metal, and the total content of other elements exceeds 1%, qualifying as a tin alloy. These rods are classified under tariff item 8001.20.00.