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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

7616.99.51Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If processed into aluminum articles or semi-finished forms

Any advancement beyond scrap form moves to Chapter 76 other articles.

7602.00.00Same rate: 35%

If for other non-auto/truck aluminum scrap types

General aluminum scrap subheading applies outside specific auto wheel category.

8544.49.20.00Higher: 38.5% vs 35%

If wheels include insulated wiring remnants

Significant electrical components trigger classification under insulated wire scrap.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include mill test reports or spectrometry data to prove aluminum alloy status per subheading note (b)

Declare exact vehicle type origin to match the auto/truck wheels subheading precisely

Watch for contamination; clean scrap prevents reclassification or duty adjustments