Detinned steel scrap — steel from which the tin coating has been removed — is classified in the iron and steel scrap heading based on its predominant metal content, not here. Heading 8002 applies to scrap where tin is the primary metal. Mixed scrap should be assessed by its principal constituent.

Tin scrap may be subject to EPA regulations if it exhibits hazardous-waste characteristics. Importers should determine whether the material is classified as a hazardous waste under RCRA and whether any Basel Convention obligations apply to the exporting country's shipment. A licensed customs broker familiar with scrap-metal imports can help navigate these requirements.