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Metal Profile

Tin

411,480CNY/t+0.61%

Tin is an important industrial metal used primarily in solder (electronics, 45%), tinplate (food packaging), and tin chemicals. China is the world's largest tin producer.

Domestic Benchmark (Live)

411,480CNY/t

Overseas · LME

54,015.00USD/t

+0.61%

Domestic prices are SHFE settlement and include 13% VAT (gold is VAT-exempt, silver is not); LME / COMEX prices exclude VAT, duty and freight. The two are therefore not comparable at the spot FX rate alone.

CNY/t · Domestic Benchmark

HS Code · Customs Classification

HS CodeDescription
8001.10Unwrought tin, non-alloy (Sn ≥99.85%)
8001.20Unwrought tin alloys
8002.00Tin waste and scrap (solid waste, import prohibited)

The 6-digit code shown is the international HS subheading (WCO standard). Full Chinese customs filings use a 10-digit statistical code — see the Chinese version for the 8-digit national tariff line.

All 4 tin HS codes with China trade volumes →

Import Tariff Rates

Tin ores and concentrates2609.000%
Tin, not alloyed, unwrought8001.103%
Tin alloys, unwrought8001.203%
Tin waste and scrap8002.00Import banned
VAT (Import)13%

Where a provisional rate exists, it is the rate actually applied. Rates are taken from a third-party tariff database (data as of 2026-08-23), not an official customs notice — confirm against the current Chinese customs tariff before filing.

Import Policy

Tin resources are geographically concentrated; China is the largest refined tin producer. Unwrought tin and tin alloys (HS 8001) carry a 3% MFN duty (no provisional rate) and 13% import VAT. Tin waste and scrap (HS 8002) is classified as solid waste and has been banned from import since 2021, with no recycled-material standard exemption. Tin concentrate (HS 2609) is duty-free to import but carries a 50% export duty (20% provisional) — China imports tin concentrate and does not export it. Tin is widely used in electronic soldering and is a key material for the semiconductor industry.

Common Specifications

Grade 1 Refined Tin (Sn ≥99.9%)Solder (Sn-Pb 63/37 or lead-free Sn-Ag-Cu)Solder Paste (SMT use)Tin Dross Scrap (Sn ≥60%)Tin Alloy Scrap

How to Sell Tin to China

China is the world's largest importer of tin, accounting for a dominant share of global demand. Chinese buyers — including smelters, refineries, processors, and trading companies — actively seek verified overseas suppliers year-round. Common traded forms include refined tin, alloy ingots, and recyclable scrap.

To sell tininto China, your cargo must be correctly classified under the applicable HS codes (listed above) and comply with China's customs inspection requirements. Pricing is typically benchmarked against the SHFE (Shanghai Futures Exchange) spot price or LME, with regional premiums or discounts depending on grade, origin, and logistics.

Guilin Metals operates a curated network of tin buyers across China — from major industrial hubs in Guangdong, Zhejiang, and Jiangsu to inland smelting regions. Post your tin supply listing with grade, quantity, and origin, and our team will match you with active buyers and provide indicative prices within 24 hours.

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