Aluminum UBC Shredded Scrap

Shredded used beverage cans (UBC) processed to remove steel/tin attachments, high-grade recyclable aluminum. HTS 7602.00.00.65 designates this as other recyclable aluminum scrap for remelting.

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.

7204.41.00Same rate: 35%

If containing >1% steel fragments

Contaminated with ferrous metals, classifies under iron/steel scrap.

7602.00.00.45Same rate: 35%

If dense shredded UBC meeting specific density

Statistical breaks for UBC by processing density/form.

3825.30.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If mixed with plastic labels >10% residue

High organic/polymer content shifts to residual wastes chapter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify shred size (<1 inch) and ferrous removal efficiency (>99%) in specs

Tare weight declarations prevent overvaluation from moisture/paint

Containerize in ventilated boxes to avoid condensation during ocean transit