Aluminum Chips from Sawing from China
Small, fragmented pieces from bandsaw or circular saw cutting of aluminum profiles. Classified as recyclable chips from industrial sawing under 7602.00.00.55.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm chip size under 6mm if claiming wire-like per chapter note, though not applicable here
• Bundle samples for CBP examination to verify scrap vs prime material
• Track chain of custody from factory to port for anti-dumping concerns