7602.00.00.97 - Other recyclable aluminum 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | Free |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 7602.00.00.97, encompasses aluminum waste and scrap that is intended for recycling but does not fit into the more specific categories of "Recyclable used beverage containers" (7602.00.00.35) or "Recyclable aluminum from industrial processes, including turnings, borings, shavings, filings, clippings and chips" (7602.00.00.95). It serves as a residual category for all other forms of recyclable aluminum scrap that are not otherwise specified.
The key differentiator for this classification lies in the origin and form of the aluminum scrap. While it must be aluminum and suitable for recycling, it explicitly excludes the dedicated categories for used beverage containers and the specific types of aluminum scrap generated from industrial manufacturing processes such as machining. This means that common household aluminum scrap (excluding cans), or odd pieces of aluminum not originating from defined industrial outputs, would likely fall under this heading if designated for recycling.
As a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within 7602.00.00.97. Classification into this code relies on the careful exclusion of items classified under sibling codes. Importers and exporters should ensure that the aluminum waste or scrap being declared does not meet the specific criteria for used beverage containers or the defined list of industrial process scrap before classifying it as "Other recyclable aluminum" to ensure accurate tariff application.