Customs tariff code 8002: Tin waste and scrap
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 8002 covers Tin waste and scrap. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.
8002 is heading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 80. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 8002
- Third-country duty
- 0 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 80TIN AND ARTICLES THEREOF
- 8002Tin waste and scrap
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 0 % | MFN |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United States | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Die Erläuterungen zu Pos. 7204 für die gleichen Erzeugnisse aus Eisen oder Stahl gelten sinngemäß für diese Position. Nicht zu dieser Position gehören: a) Schlacken, Aschen und Rückstände der Zinnherstellung (Pos. 2620). b) Rohblöcke (Ingots) und ähnliche Rohformen, aus eingeschmolzenen Abfällen und Schrott, aus Zinn (Pos. 8001).
Unterpositions-Anmerkungen 1. Im Sinne des Kapitels 80 gelten als: a) nicht legiertes Zinn: Metall mit einem Zinngehalt von 99 GHT oder mehr, sofern ein etwaiger Gehalt an Bismut oder Kupfer unter den in der nachstehenden Tabelle angegebenen Höchstgrenzen liegt (RV F8001A00): Andere Elemente Element Höchstgrenze in GHT Bi Bismut 0,1 Cu Kupfer 0,4 b) Zinnlegierungen: metallische Stoffe, in denen Zinn gegenüber jedem anderen Element gewichtsmäßig vorherrscht, sofern 1) der Gesamtgehalt an diesen anderen Elementen mehr als 1 GHT beträgt (RV F8001B10) oder 2) der Gehalt an Bismut oder Kupfer der jeweiligen Höchstgrenze in der vorstehenden Tabelle entspricht oder sie überschreitet (RV F8001B20).
1. Zu Abschnitt XV gehören nicht: a) Farben und Tinten, auf der Grundlage von Metallpulver oder Metallflitter, sowie Prägefolien (Positionen 3207 bis 3210, 3212, 3213 oder 3215) (RV C1501A00); b) Cer-Eisen und andere Zündmetall-Legierungen (Position 3606) (RV C1501B00); c) Kopfbedeckungen und Teile davon, aus Metall, der Position 6506 oder 6507 (RV C1501C00); d) Schirmgestelle und andere Waren der Position 6603 (RV C1501D00); e) Waren des Kapitels 71 (z. B. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 8002 cover?
Code 8002 covers Tin waste and scrap. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 8002?
The third-country duty rate for 8002 is 0 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 8002?
The first six digits form the HS code: 8002. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 8002 have?
8002 has four digits and identifies a Harmonised System heading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 8002 sit in the tariff?
8002 sits in this hierarchy: 80 TIN AND ARTICLES THEREOF. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 8002?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 8002. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 8002 change?
8002 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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