Recycled Aluminum Sheet Clippings from China
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.
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%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• 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