Product classification
HS code for Aluminum scrap: 7602.00
Aluminium, waste and scrap.
Classification of aluminum scrap under HS 7602.00
HS code 760200 is designated for aluminium waste and scrap. This classification applies to aluminium materials that have reached the end of their primary use cycle and are intended for reprocessing or recycling. It specifically covers metallic aluminium that is no longer in its original manufactured form and is unsuitable for direct reuse without further metallurgical processing. The key characteristic for classification under this code is the material's status as discarded or residual aluminium, destined for remelting.
- Covers
- Used beverage cans (UBCs)
- Industrial offcuts and trimmings from manufacturing processes
- Demolition scrap, such as window frames and architectural extrusions
- Old aluminium wiring and cables (stripped or unstripped)
- Discarded aluminium sheets, plates, and foils
- Automotive aluminium components, including wheels and engine blocks
- Also under 7602.00
- Novelis aluminum scrap
- Constellium aluminum scrap
- Sims Metal Management aluminum scrap
- EMR Group aluminum scrap
Codes often confused with 7602.00
Common mistake. Aluminum scrap (760200) is often confused with unwrought aluminium (7601) and semi-finished aluminium products like bars, rods, and profiles (7604). The distinction lies in the material's state and intended use. HS code 7601 covers primary or secondary aluminium in raw forms such as ingots, billets, or slabs, which are new materials for manufacturing. HS code 7604 applies to new, semi-finished products intended for further fabrication. In contrast, 760200 is exclusively for metallic aluminium waste and residues designated for recycling, not for direct use in manufacturing new products without prior reprocessing.
Top exporters and importers of HS 760200 (the code used for aluminum scrap), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 760200 (the code used for aluminum scrap) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 760200, not only aluminum scrap.
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 aluminum scrap
Brazil classifies aluminum scrap under NCM 7602.00.00: HS 7602.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about aluminum scrap
What is the HS code for Aluminum scrap?
The HS code for Aluminum scrap is 760200 (Aluminium; waste and scrap). The Harmonized System (HS) code for aluminum scrap is 760200.
How do I classify Aluminum scrap for customs?
Aluminum scrap is classified under HS code 760200 — Aluminium; waste and scrap. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is aluminum scrap distinguished from unwrought aluminum?
Aluminum scrap (760200) refers to discarded metallic aluminum intended for recycling, while unwrought aluminum (7601) refers to new, primary or secondary aluminum in raw forms like ingots, intended for manufacturing.
Which countries are the top exporters of aluminum scrap (HS 760200)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 760200 (the code used for aluminum scrap) 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 aluminum scrap (HS 760200)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 760200 (the code used for aluminum scrap) 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.
Is the HS code for Aluminum scrap the same in all countries?
The base HS code 760200 for Aluminum scrap is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for aluminum scrap in Brazil?
In Brazil, aluminum scrap (HS 760200) is classified under NCM 7602.00.00.