Used Beverage Can Remelt Ingot from China
Remelt ingot produced from shredded used aluminum beverage can scrap (UBC), typically 3004/5182 alloys with manganese and magnesium. Classified in 7601.20.90.75 as unwrought alloy remelt scrap ingot for recycling into sheet stock. Alloyed per note (b) due to combined other elements exceeding 1%.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide UBC bale density and cleanliness specs to prove remelt quality; obtain pre-shipment inspection for hazardous residues; ensure no steel attachments to avoid Chapter 72 reclassification