Recycled Aluminum Sheet Clippings
Clippings and edge trims from recycled aluminum sheets, baled for efficient shipping and melting. Falls under 7602.00.00.65 as other recyclable aluminum scrap, distinct from new production scrap.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If clean borings and turnings only
Machining waste without flat clippings has specific subheading for turnings.
If not scrap but low-value unwrought blocks
Remelted ingots or pigs from scrap are unwrought aluminum, not waste.
If from aluminum beverage can stock with tabs
Scrap with attached steel or attachments may classify as waste from metal working.
Not sure which classification is right?
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
• Bale scrap tightly with photos/manifests showing uniform aluminum composition
• Test for alloying elements; misdeclared alloys lead to reclassification and penalties
• Use ISRI scrap specifications (e.g
• ISRI 305) for standardized grading and buyer acceptance
Related Products under HTS 7602.00.00.65
Used Aluminum Beverage Can Scrap
Shredded scrap from recycled aluminum beverage cans, consisting of clean, sorted aluminum waste suitable for remelting. Classified under HTS 7602.00.00.65 as other recyclable aluminum waste and scrap due to its origin from post-consumer used cans and high aluminum content exceeding alloy thresholds.
Aluminum Litho Sheet Scrap
Waste from printing plates made of lithographic aluminum sheets, typically 99.5% pure, shredded for recycling. HTS 7602.00.00.65 covers this as other recyclable aluminum due to its printed but recyclable nature.
Used Aluminum Siding Scrap
Post-consumer scrap from demolished aluminum siding panels, chopped and sorted for purity. Classified in 7602.00.00.65 as recyclable aluminum waste, meeting non-alloyed purity standards.
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.
Aluminum Wheel Scrap
Demolished automotive aluminum alloy wheels, but pure non-alloyed versions for recycling. Under 7602.00.00.65 as other recyclable aluminum if meeting purity note (a); common rim scrap.
Aluminum Foil Chops Scrap
Chopped household aluminum foil waste from manufacturing overruns, baled for recycling. HTS 7602.00.00.65 as other recyclable aluminum, pure (>99%) non-alloyed foil scrap.