Heading 7602

Aluminum waste and scrap

5 declarable lines

Heading 7602 covers aluminum waste and scrap. The lines split recyclable material by source: used beverage containers, auto and truck wheels, industrial process scrap, other recyclable aluminum, and a residual other line. All listed lines carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.

Products in this heading

Recyclable used aluminum beverage containers
Recyclable aluminum auto and truck wheels
Aluminum turnings from machining
Aluminum borings
Aluminum shavings
Aluminum clippings
Aluminum chips
Other recyclable aluminum scrap

How to choose the right subheading

Confirm the material is aluminum waste or scrap, not a finished aluminum article or unwrought metal.
Identify the source stream: used beverage containers, auto or truck wheels, industrial process scrap, other recyclable aluminum, or other.
For industrial process scrap, check whether it is turnings, borings, shavings, filings, clippings or chips.
Use the residual other line only when no more specific recyclable description fits.

Often confused with

Aluminum ingots made by remelting scrap
Unwrought aluminum, not waste and scrap.
Heading 7601
Aluminum powder or flakes
Powders and flakes have their own heading.
Heading 7603
Aluminum bars, rods and profiles
Solid mill products, not scrap.
Heading 7604
Aluminum plates, sheets and strip over 0.2 mm
Flat-rolled products are not waste and scrap.
Heading 7606
New aluminum cans
Containers for goods, not recyclable used beverage container scrap.
Heading 7612

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for used aluminum beverage containers?

Recyclable used beverage containers are classified under 7602.00.00.35, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.

What is the duty on aluminum auto and truck wheel scrap?

Recyclable aluminum auto and truck wheels are classified under 7602.00.00.45, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.

How do I classify aluminum turnings and borings?

Recyclable aluminum from industrial processes, including turnings, borings, shavings, filings, clippings and chips, is classified under 7602.00.00.55, with a general (MFN) rate of Free. Other recyclable aluminum that does not fit a specific line goes under 7602.00.00.65, also Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.