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

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.

7602.00.00Same rate: 35%

If clean borings and turnings only

Machining waste without flat clippings has specific subheading for turnings.

7601.20.90Same rate: 35%

If not scrap but low-value unwrought blocks

Remelted ingots or pigs from scrap are unwrought aluminum, not waste.

7112Lower: 10% vs 35%

If from aluminum beverage can stock with tabs

Scrap with attached steel or attachments may classify as waste from metal working.

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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