HS Code for Aluminum slag

HS code 262040 is assigned to slag, ash, and residues, specifically those not originating from the manufacture of iron or steel, but containing primarily aluminium. This classification covers non-metallic by-products generated during the production, melting, or processing of aluminium. These residues typically consist of aluminium oxides, nitrides, carbides, and other impurities, often mixed with small amounts of metallic aluminium. The critical criteria for this code are the material's origin (non-ferrous) and its predominant aluminium content in a non-metallic, residual form.

Products Included

• Aluminium dross from melting furnaces
• Skimmings and furnace residues from aluminium foundries
• Aluminium ash resulting from incineration processes
• Spent potlining (SPL) residues from primary aluminium production, where aluminium content is predominant
• Non-metallic residues from secondary aluminium refining

Common Misclassification

Aluminum slag (262040) is frequently misclassified with aluminium waste and scrap (760200) and slag from iron or steel manufacturing (261900). The primary distinction from 760200 is that slag is a non-metallic residue, often containing oxides and impurities, whereas scrap is metallic aluminium intended for remelting. Unlike scrap, slag requires significant further processing to recover metallic aluminium. The distinction from 261900 is explicit in the description of 262040, which specifies "not from the manufacture of iron or steel," ensuring that only non-ferrous residues are classified here.

FAQ

What is the HS code for aluminum slag?

The Harmonized System (HS) code for aluminum slag is 262040.

What is the difference between aluminum slag and aluminum scrap?

Aluminum slag (262040) is a non-metallic residue from aluminum processing, primarily composed of oxides and impurities. Aluminum scrap (760200) is metallic aluminum waste material intended for recycling.