Aluminum Chips from Sawing
Aluminum chips from sawing are small, fragmented pieces from cutting aluminum profiles with bandsaws or circular saws. These chips are industrial scrap suitable for recycling under tariff item 7602.00.00, classified as sawing waste.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the chips are pressed into plates or sheets
Pressed aluminum plates are classified under heading 7606.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Remove any saw blade fragments or non-aluminum contaminants before shipping
• Declare the chips as 'aluminum waste and scrap' and be ready to show the source of the material
• If chips are oily, consider cleaning them to avoid environmental fees
Related Products under Tariff item 7602.00.00
Aerospace Aluminum Shavings
Aerospace aluminum shavings are high-purity scrap from precision milling of aircraft skins and spars. These shavings are recyclable aluminum waste under tariff item 7602.00.00, valued for their premium quality in remelting applications.
Aluminum Borings from Drilling
Aluminum borings from drilling are granular or powdery waste produced during drilling operations on aluminum components. They are classified as recyclable aluminum scrap under tariff item 7602.00.00, specifically as industrial boring waste.
Aluminum Cable Scrap
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Aluminum Can Stock Rolled Scrap
Aluminum can stock rolled scrap consists of rejected rolled sheets intended for beverage can production, containing off-spec material. These sheets are manufacturing waste, no longer usable for their original purpose, and fall under aluminum waste and scrap in tariff item 7602.00.00.
Aluminum Clippings from Shearing
Aluminum clippings from shearing are irregular flat pieces cut from aluminum sheets during fabrication. They are industrial scrap suitable for recycling under tariff item 7602.00.00, classified as shearing waste.
Aluminum Extrusion Scrap Ends
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