Recyclable Aluminum Alloy Car Wheels
Used aluminum alloy wheels from passenger cars, suitable for recycling due to their high aluminum content exceeding 99% purity or alloyed composition. Classified under HTS 7602.00.00.45 as recyclable aluminum auto scrap from automotive sources. These wheels are collected from end-of-life vehicles for metal recovery.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If wheels are refurbished and reusable
Intended for vehicle use as parts classifies under Chapter 87 wheel/mounting headings, not scrap.
If from aircraft rather than autos/trucks
Aerospace aluminum scrap falls under separate subheading for non-automotive sources.
If containing significant ferrous wheel weights
High iron content shifts classification to waste/scrap of base metals with iron predominance.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify aluminum content via assay certificates to confirm recyclability and compliance with subheading definitions for alloyed or pure aluminum
• Provide documentation proving wheels originate from scrapped vehicles, avoiding misclassification as usable parts under Chapter 87
• Ensure scrap is free of hazardous materials like brake dust or oils to meet environmental import regulations
Related Products under HTS 7602.00.00.45
Scrap Aluminum Truck Rims
Discarded aluminum rims from heavy-duty trucks, recyclable due to predominant aluminum composition as per chapter notes. Falls under 7602.00.00.45 specifically for auto and truck wheel scrap. Ideal for smelters recovering high-grade aluminum.
Used Aluminum SUV Wheels for Recycling
Worn aluminum wheels from SUVs, classified as recyclable scrap under HTS 7602.00.00.45 for their aluminum-dominant alloy makeup. These are auto wheels past service life, destined for remelting.
Recyclable Aluminum Semi-Truck Wheels
Heavy-duty aluminum wheels from semi-trucks, scrap for recycling per HTS 7602.00.00.45 due to truck origin and aluminum content. Collected from junkyards for efficient metal reclamation.
Damaged Aluminum Pickup Truck Wheels Scrap
Cracked or bent aluminum wheels from pickup trucks, qualifying as recyclable scrap under 7602.00.00.45 for auto/truck category. High aluminum purity makes them prime for recycling.
Scrap 20-Inch Aluminum Car Rims
20-inch aftermarket aluminum rims from cars, now scrap for recycling under HTS 7602.00.00.45. Meets aluminum alloy definitions for waste recovery.
Recycled Content Aluminum Van Wheels
Aluminum wheels from commercial vans, recyclable scrap per 7602.00.00.45 as auto-derived waste. Alloyed aluminum per chapter notes.