Tin; bars, rods, profiles and wire

hs code 800300 covers the classification of tin and tin-based products, including bars, rods, profiles, and wire. Tin is a versatile and widely used metal, with applications across various industries such as electronics, construction, and packaging. As a key component in the production of solder, tin plays a crucial role in the electronics and electrical equipment sectors, making it an essential material in the modern global economy.

The production of tin bars, rods, profiles, and wire typically involves a multi-step process. First, tin ore is extracted from the earth and refined to produce pure tin metal. The refined tin is then melted and cast into ingots or billets, which are subsequently rolled, extruded, or drawn into the desired shapes and sizes. Specialized equipment, such as rolling mills, extrusion presses, and wire-drawing machines, are used to transform the raw tin into the final products.

The primary input for the production of tin bars, rods, profiles, and wire is refined tin metal. In addition to the tin ore, the manufacturing process may require other materials, such as alloying elements (e.g., copper, lead) to enhance the properties of the final product. Specialized machinery, including rolling mills, extrusion presses, and wire-drawing equipment, are essential inputs for the shaping and forming of the tin-based products.

The main outputs of hs code 800300 are tin bars, rods, profiles, and wire, which are then consumed by various downstream industries. These tin-based products may be used in the production of 811000 Tin plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.2 mm, 811100 (Tin foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials), of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2 mm; tin powders and flakes), and 811200 (Tin tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves)), among other applications.