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.

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 from new production trimmings or borings

Clean new scrap from manufacturing like turnings classifies separately from post-consumer waste.

2620.40.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If containing >50% fluxing agents or chemicals

Leached or oxidized aluminum residues with additives fall under slag and ash chapter.

7204.49.00Same rate: 35%

If alloyed with iron or steel content >0.1%

Ferrous alloyed aluminum scrap shifts to iron/steel waste chapter based on predominant metal.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide certificates of analysis confirming aluminum purity >99% for non-alloyed scrap to avoid misclassification

Ensure scrap is free of steel, plastic, or organic contaminants; common pitfall is rejection due to improper sorting

Declare exact origin and recycling process in entry docs to qualify for duty-free treatment under recycling provisions