Tin Can Scrap
Used tin-plated steel cans from food and beverage packaging, where the tin coating qualifies as tin waste under chapter notes due to the predominant tin content in the scrap form. Collected from consumer recycling programs, this material is processed for tin recovery and falls under tariff item 8002.00.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the steel content predominates over the tin coating
Scrap predominantly of iron or steel is classified in chapter 72.
If the cans are aluminum-based with tin lining
Aluminum scrap is classified under heading 7602.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure cans are emptied and cleaned to meet CBSA waste import requirements
• Separate tin-plated cans from aluminum or other metals to avoid misclassification under other headings
Related Products under Tariff item 8002.00.00
Babbitt Tin Alloy Scrap
Scrap from tin-based Babbitt bearings, where tin predominates by weight over antimony and copper, qualifies as a tin alloy under subheading note 1(b). This material is recovered from machinery overhauls and industrial equipment recycling, offering a high tin yield for secondary tin production.
Collapsed Tin Aerosol Can Scrap
Collapsed tin-plated aerosol cans that have been emptied and flattened, collected from consumer recycling programs. The scrap is valued for its tin content and is typically processed to separate the tin coating from the steel base. This material qualifies as tin waste and scrap under tariff item 8002.00.00 because it is no longer usable as a can and is destined for metal recovery.
ETP Tin Scrap
Electrolytic tin plate scrap from rejected panels and overproduction, with a pure tin electroplated layer meeting unalloyed tin purity thresholds in subheading note 1(a). Sourced from can-making factories, this material is used in secondary tin production and qualifies as tin waste and scrap under tariff item 8002.00.00.
Pewter Scrap
Scrap from antique and modern pewter tableware, composed of tin-copper-antimony alloy, qualifies as tin alloy scrap under subheading note 1(b) since tin predominates by weight. Sourced from artisan workshops and estate sales, this material is melted for new pewter production and falls under tariff item 8002.00.00.
Terne Metal Scrap
Waste from terne plate, a tin-lead coated steel used in roofing and automotive panels, qualifies as tin alloy scrap under subheading note 1(b) because tin predominates by weight in the coating. Collected from demolition and repair sites, this material is recycled for coating recovery and falls under tariff item 8002.00.00.
Tin Chemical Residue Scrap
Residues from tin chemical production, such as tin oxide scrap, where metallic tin predominates by weight after processing. These materials come from chemical plants and are used for tin salt recovery. They are classified as tin waste and scrap under tariff item 8002.00.00 because they are not usable as finished products and are intended for further metal extraction.