HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7602.00 – Aluminium; waste and scrap
HS code 7602.00 is the 6-digit subheading for aluminium, waste and scrap. It is used for used beverage cans (UBCs), aluminum extrusion scrap, aluminum sheet scrap, aluminum wire scrap and aluminum casting scrap.
What HS 7602.00 covers
This HS code covers aluminum waste and scrap, a vital commodity in the global circular economy. It includes various forms such as used beverage cans (UBCs), industrial offcuts, old window frames, and automotive components, all destined for recycling. Importers and exporters are primarily recycling facilities, secondary smelters, and foundries that utilize this material to produce new aluminum products, significantly reducing energy consumption and environmental impact compared to primary aluminum production. Key considerations in trade include the purity of the scrap, the level of contamination, and the specific alloy types present, all of which influence its value and suitability for different recycling processes. Global demand is driven by sustainability initiatives and the economic benefits of recycling.
- Covers
- Used beverage cans (UBCs)
- Aluminum extrusion scrap
- Aluminum sheet scrap
- Aluminum wire scrap
- Aluminum casting scrap
- Aluminum turnings
- Mixed aluminum scrap
- Examples
- Novelis aluminum scrap
- Constellium aluminum scrap
- Sims Metal Management aluminum scrap
- EMR Group aluminum scrap
Codes often confused with 7602.00
Common mistake. This code is distinct from unwrought aluminum (7601) as it specifically refers to material intended for recycling, not primary production from bauxite.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 760200, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 760200 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 16% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $4.5B 16% of world exports
- 2 Germany $2.4B 8.8% of world exports
- 3 Hong Kong $1.9B 6.9% of world exports
World total: $27.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $4.5B 16% of world imports
- 2 China $4.4B 16% of world imports
- 3 Germany $2.2B 7.7% of world imports
World total: $28.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 7602.00
Brazil does not split HS 7602.00: its NCM code is 7602.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 76.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 7602.00
What is HS code 760200?
HS code 760200 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Aluminium; waste and scrap. This HS code covers aluminum waste and scrap, a vital commodity in the global circular economy. It includes various forms such as used beverage cans (UBCs), industrial offcuts, old window frames, and automotive components, all destined for recycling. Importers and exporters are primarily recycling facilities, secondary smelters, and foundries that utilize this material to produce new aluminum products, significantly reducing energy consumption and environmental impact compared to primary aluminum production. Key considerations in trade include the purity of the scrap, the level of contamination, and the specific alloy types present, all of which influence its value and suitability for different recycling processes. Global demand is driven by sustainability initiatives and the economic benefits of recycling.
What products fall under HS code 760200?
Used beverage cans (UBCs), aluminum extrusion scrap, aluminum sheet scrap, aluminum wire scrap, aluminum casting scrap, aluminum turnings, mixed aluminum scrap
What are common misclassifications for HS code 760200?
This code is distinct from unwrought aluminum (7601) as it specifically refers to material intended for recycling, not primary production from bauxite.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 760200?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 760200 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($4.5B, 16% of world exports), Germany ($2.4B) and Hong Kong ($1.9B). World exports came to about $27.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 760200?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 760200 in UN Comtrade data were India ($4.5B, 16% of world imports), China ($4.4B) and Germany ($2.2B). World imports came to about $28.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 760200 structured?
HS code 760200 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (76) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 760200?
In Brazil, HS code 760200 is NCM 7602.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.