Tin; articles thereof

HS code 80 covers tin and articles made from tin. Tin is a versatile and durable metal with a wide range of applications in various industries. It is an important component in the production of solder, tin-plated steel, and many other products. The tin industry plays a crucial role in the global economy, supporting industries such as electronics, construction, and packaging.

The production of tin typically involves mining and processing tin ore to extract the pure metal. The ore is crushed, concentrated, and then smelted to produce tin ingots or other tin products. Tin can also be recycled from scrap materials, reducing the need for primary tin production.

The main inputs required for the tin industry include tin ore, energy sources for smelting and processing, and various chemicals and reagents used in the extraction and refining processes. Specialized equipment, such as mining machinery, smelters, and casting equipment, are also essential for tin production.

The primary outputs of the tin industry are tin ingots, tin-plated steel, and a variety of tin-based products, including solder, tin cans, and tin-coated containers. These outputs are used in a wide range of industries, including 85 Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles, 73 Articles of iron or steel, and 16 Preparations of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates.