Used Aluminum Beverage Cans
Used aluminum beverage cans are empty aluminum cans from soda and beer previously used by consumers, collected for recycling. These discarded aluminum articles are no longer suitable for their original use and are classified as aluminum waste and scrap under tariff item 7602.00.00.
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 |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Compact or bale the cans to reduce volume and shipping costs
• Ensure the cans are drained and free of liquid residues to avoid customs delays
• Verify that the cans are not contaminated with other metals or materials
Related Products under Tariff item 7602.00.00
Aluminum Cable Scrap
Aluminum cable scrap consists of insulated or bare aluminum wire waste generated during electrical utility replacement projects. The aluminum content predominates and the material is no longer usable as cable, qualifying it as aluminum waste and scrap under tariff item 7602.00.00.
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 Extrusion Scrap Ends
Aluminum extrusion scrap ends are short end pieces and defective profiles cut from aluminum extrusion production lines. These manufacturing rejects are no longer usable as profiles and are classified as aluminum waste and scrap under tariff item 7602.00.00.
Aluminum Foil Laminating Scrap
Aluminum foil laminating scrap consists of waste trimmings from laminating aluminum foil to plastic films in packaging production. The aluminum content predominates, and the material is manufacturing scrap, fitting tariff item 7602.00.00 for aluminum waste and scrap.
Aluminum Lithographic Scrap Sheets
Aluminum lithographic scrap sheets are discarded aluminum printing plates from offset lithography processes, containing ink residues but primarily aluminum. These plates are no longer usable for printing and are classified as aluminum waste and scrap under tariff item 7602.00.00.
Aluminum Wheel Scrap
Aluminum wheel scrap consists of damaged or obsolete aluminum alloy vehicle wheels from automotive recycling yards. These wheels are no longer usable as vehicle parts and are classified as aluminum waste and scrap under tariff item 7602.00.00.