Tin Sealing Discs
Circular tin discs used to seal glass jars for food preservation. Falls under 8007.00.5000 as other articles of unalloyed tin, distinct from tinplate (steel-based) or foil. Complies with tin purity standards in chapter notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If contains bismuth or copper exceeding chapter limits
Excess impurities per table in note (a) reclassify as tin alloys in same heading.
If made of aluminum instead of tin
Material substitution to aluminum articles shifts to Chapter 76.
If imported as complete jar lid assemblies with liners
Sets for kitchen use classified as stoppers/corks in 8309, not individual metal articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain FDA certification for food contact safety; tin must be pure to prevent lead contamination risks
• Document as 'unalloyed tin' with assay reports; pitfall is confusion with tinplate under 7210
• Declare exact dimensions to confirm not qualifying as 'foil' under 8007.00.20
Related Products under HTS 8007.00.50.00
Tin Solder Wire
A spool of pure tin wire used for soldering electronic components and plumbing joints. Classified under HTS 8007.00.5000 as it is an article of unalloyed tin not covered by prior subheadings for bars, rods, or foil. Meets chapter definition for tin containing at least 99% tin by weight.
Tin Cable Crimps
Small tin sleeves crimped onto electrical wires for secure connections. Classified in 8007.00.5000 as other unalloyed tin articles used in wiring harnesses. Excludes plated steel crimps; pure tin construction.
Tin Collapsible Tubes
Empty tin tubes for packaging ointments and cosmetics, collapsible for dispensing. Under 8007.00.5000 as other tin articles; pure tin preferred over aluminum for premium barrier properties.
Tin Bearing Bushings
Machined tin bushings for low-friction bearings in appliances. HTS 8007.00.5000 covers unalloyed tin articles; soft tin properties ideal for conforming bearings.
Tin Art Sculptures
Handcrafted decorative tin sculptures for home display. Classified 8007.00.5000 as other tin articles; unalloyed tin hammered into artistic forms.
Tin Anode Bars
Pure tin bars used as sacrificial anodes for cathodic protection in marine applications. HTS 8007.00.5000 for other tin articles shaped for industrial corrosion prevention.