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HS HEADING 7602

Aluminium; waste and scrap

In plain English

This category covers aluminium along with its waste and scrap materials. The classification does not distinguish between different types of these items, as all such goods fall under a single unified subheading. Consequently, there is only one level of detail provided for this specific group of materials.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (1)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

7602.00

Aluminium; waste and scrap

Chapter 76 classification notes

US Section 232 tariffs (10%) apply to most aluminium imports. Anti-dumping duties on Chinese aluminium extrusions in US and EU. Recycled/secondary aluminium classified differently from primary.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Aluminium alloys with specific compositions may classify differently. Articles made predominantly of aluminium but with other metal components — classify by the predominant metal.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 76

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