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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+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

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

7204.41.00Same rate: 25%

If containing >1% steel fragments

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

7602.00.00.45Same rate: 25%

If dense shredded UBC meeting specific density

Statistical breaks for UBC by processing density/form.

3825.30.00Lower: 20% vs 25%

If mixed with plastic labels >10% residue

High organic/polymer content shifts to residual wastes chapter.

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

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