Product classification
HS code for Aluminum waste: 7602.00
Aluminium, waste and scrap.
Classification of aluminum waste under HS 7602.00
Aluminum waste and scrap are classified under HS code 7602.00. This classification is determined by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) and the specific notes in Section XV of the Harmonized System. According to these rules, waste and scrap consist of metal goods that are no longer usable as such because of breakage, cutting-up, wear, or other reasons, as well as waste resulting from the manufacture or mechanical working of metals. The classification 7602.00 is a 'single-dash' subheading that covers all forms of aluminum scrap, provided they have not been remelted into unwrought forms like ingots. The primary logic for this classification is the material composition (aluminum) and the state of the product (waste/scrap). It is essential for recycling industries and international trade to use this code to distinguish secondary raw materials from primary unwrought aluminum. The code applies to both unalloyed aluminum and aluminum alloys, as long as the material meets the definition of scrap intended for the recovery of metal or for chemical use.
- Covers
- Used aluminum beverage cans (UBC)
- Scrap from aluminum extrusions and profiles
- Aluminum turnings, shavings, chips, and milling waste
- Broken or worn-out aluminum machinery parts
- Clean or painted aluminum siding scrap
- Aluminum wire scrap free of insulation
- 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 waste is frequently misclassified under HS code 7601, which covers unwrought aluminum. This error often occurs when scrap has been remelted into ingots or sows; once remelted, the material is no longer considered 'scrap' and must be classified under 7601. Another common confusion is with HS code 2620.40, which covers slag, ash, and residues containing mainly aluminum. While 7602.00 is for metallic scrap, 2620.40 is for industrial residues from smelting or chemical processes.
Top exporters and importers of HS 760200 (the code used for aluminum waste), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 760200 (the code used for aluminum waste) 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 waste.
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 waste
Brazil classifies aluminum waste 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 waste
What is the HS code for Aluminum waste?
The HS code for Aluminum waste is 760200 (Aluminium; waste and scrap). The universal HS code for aluminum waste and scrap is 7602.00.
How do I classify Aluminum waste for customs?
Aluminum waste is classified under HS code 760200 — Aluminium; waste and scrap. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include aluminum dross?
No, aluminum dross, scaling, and other residues from the manufacture of iron or steel are typically classified under heading 2620 rather than 7602.
Which countries are the top exporters of aluminum waste (HS 760200)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 760200 (the code used for aluminum waste) 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 waste (HS 760200)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 760200 (the code used for aluminum waste) 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 waste the same in all countries?
The base HS code 760200 for Aluminum waste 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 waste in Brazil?
In Brazil, aluminum waste (HS 760200) is classified under NCM 7602.00.00.