U.S. exports of Aluminum Waste & Scrap (HS 760200) totaled $549.0M in August 2026.
Importers of Aluminum Waste & Scrap paid $172K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.04% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Aluminum Waste & Scrap imports of $452.7M in August 2026 ran 26% above the year-to-date monthly average of $360.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAluminum scrap is a strategically important secondary raw material for US smelters and foundries, and the US tariff schedule reflects its commercial diversity with dedicated lines for used beverage containers (7602000035), automotive and truck wheels (7602000045), industrial process scrap (7602000055 and 7602000095), and residual categories. Canada and Mexico are the dominant suppliers, a pattern driven by integrated North American manufacturing and recycling supply chains. Section 232 tariffs apply to aluminum scrap imports, and importers should also be aware that certain scrap streams may trigger EPA or state-level hazardous waste review depending on contamination levels, particularly for mixed or painted scrap.
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6.9K import shipments a month
Section 232 tariffs apply broadly to aluminum articles including scrap classified under heading 7602. However, the specific duty treatment can vary by country of origin, and certain country-specific arrangements or product exclusions may be in effect. Importers should verify current proclamation status for their specific scrap type and origin before entry, as the regulatory landscape for Section 232 has evolved through multiple amendments.
The US statistical breakout separates clearly defined recyclable streams — used beverage containers (7602000035), automotive wheels (7602000045), and identifiable industrial process scrap (7602000055) — from mixed or unspecified scrap (7602000075 and 7602000098). The distinction matters for statistical tracking of secondary aluminum flows and may affect how the material is described on entry documentation. The physical condition, contamination level, and identifiability of the scrap stream are the practical factors that determine which line applies.
ImportsExports
Imports
$452.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$549.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $3.7B of Aluminum Waste & Scrap and exported $5.8B.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
India and Thailand together take 40% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
99.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.04% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7602000065 | Other Recyclable Aluminum | $161.6M | 0.01% | 0.10% | $20K |
| 7602000055 | Aluminum Industrial Process Scrap | $117.9M | 0.04% | 0.32% | $45K |
| 7602000075 | Aluminum Waste and Scrap, NESOI | $117.0M | 0.09% | 0.63% | $107K |
| 7602000035 | Recyclable Used Beverage Containers | $52.7M | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 7602000045 | Recyclable Aluminum Auto and Truck Wheels | $3.8M | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 7602000095 | Aluminum Industrial Process Scrap | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 7602000097 | Other Recyclable Aluminum | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 7602000098 | Aluminum Waste and Scrap, NESOI | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7602000075 | Aluminum Waste and Scrap, NESOI | $306.1M |
| 7602000065 | Other Recyclable Aluminum | $152.9M |
| 7602000055 | Recyclable Aluminum From Industrial Processes | $56.7M |
| 7602000035 | Recyclable Used Beverage Containers | $31.7M |
| 7602000045 | Recyclable Aluminum Auto and Truck Wheels | $1.6M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 7602
Subheading 760200 · $549.0M of $549.0M
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