Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Ash and Residues Containing Mainly Aluminum (HS 262040) totaled $2.5M in August 2026, imported from 9 countries.
Importers of Ash and Residues Containing Mainly Aluminum paid $51K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 1.99% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Ash and Residues Containing Mainly Aluminum imports of $2.5M in August 2026 ran 29% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.0M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAluminum-rich ash and residues — including salt cake from secondary aluminum smelting and spent pot lining from primary smelters — are recovered materials used as feedstock for aluminum recycling and specialty chemical production. A dedicated line (2620400030) covers vanadium-bearing aluminum residues, which arise from processing certain petroleum-derived aluminum compounds and carry additional value for vanadium recovery. Canada is the leading supplier, with Vietnam, Mexico, and Poland also active, pointing to both North American recycling integration and growing Southeast Asian secondary aluminum capacity. Imports from certain origins may be subject to Section 232 tariff measures given the aluminum content.
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Line 2620400030 captures aluminum residues that also contain commercially significant vanadium, typically arising from the processing of petroleum refinery catalysts or certain aluminum alloys. The vanadium content adds recovery value and may affect the material's classification as a hazardous substance under EPA rules. An assay confirming both aluminum and vanadium percentages is essential for correct line selection.
Section 232 tariffs apply broadly to aluminum and aluminum products, but their application to ash and residues under heading 2620 depends on the specific 10-digit line and any applicable exclusions. Importers should verify current Section 232 coverage for lines 2620400000, 2620400030, and 2620400060 with a licensed customs broker before shipment, as product scope and country-specific exclusions have evolved over time.
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$764KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $24.3M of Ash and Residues Containing Mainly Aluminum and exported $6.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2620400030 | Ash/Residues, Mainly Al, Vanadium Bearing Materls | $2.0M | 2.38% | 19.03% | $47K |
| 2620400060 | Ash/Residues, Containing Mainly Aluminum, NESOI | $563K | 0.61% | 6.12% | $3K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2620400000 | Ash and Residues Containing Mainly Aluminum | $764K |
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 9 in heading 2620
Subheading 262040 · $2.5M of $5.3M
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Imports · August 2026
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Canada and Vietnam together supply 96% of it. Poland pays 10.0% duty; Japan 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
83.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 1.99% of imports for consumption.