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Recycled Aluminum Beer Cans

Baled empty aluminum cans from beer brands such as Budweiser or Heineken, collected for recycling. Falls under 7602.00.00.35 due to being recyclable used containers specifically for beverages.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+25.0%25%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFreeโ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7602.00.00Same rate: 25%

If sourced from production waste

New/unused can scrap from factories is general aluminum waste, excluding consumer-used status.

7112Lower: 12.5% vs 25%

If containing precious metal linings

Rare beer cans with gold or silver interior coatings for specialty brews classify as precious metal waste.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code โ€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Confirm 99%+ aluminum content via assay reports to avoid alloy misclassification; label shipments clearly as 'recyclable used beverage containers' for customs; watch for phytosanitary issues if residues present