Aluminium; waste and scrap

HS v2017 Code: 7602

About aluminium; waste and scrap

HS code 7602 covers aluminium waste and scrap, which is a crucial raw material for the aluminium industry. Aluminium is one of the most widely used metals globally, with applications spanning construction, transportation, packaging, and electronics. The recycling and reuse of aluminium waste and scrap are essential for the sustainability of the aluminium industry, as it reduces the need for energy-intensive primary aluminium production.

Production process

The main production technique for aluminium waste and scrap involves the collection, sorting, and processing of various aluminium-containing materials. This includes the segregation of different aluminium alloys, the removal of contaminants, and the melting and casting of the processed scrap into ingots or other forms suitable for further use in the aluminium production process.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the aluminium waste and scrap industry are the various sources of aluminium-containing materials, such as discarded consumer products, construction waste, and industrial by-products. Additionally, the industry requires specialized equipment for the collection, sorting, and processing of the scrap, as well as energy sources for the melting and casting operations.

Production outputs

The main output of the aluminium waste and scrap industry is processed aluminium scrap, which can be used as a raw material for the production of new aluminium products. The processed scrap is typically consumed by 7601 Aluminium; unwrought and 7604 Aluminium; bars, rods and profiles industries, which use it as a feedstock for their manufacturing processes.

Family tree for aluminium; waste and scrap

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/76'>76: Aluminium and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7602'>7602: Aluminium; waste and scrap</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7601'>7601: Aluminium; unwrought</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7603'>7603: Aluminium; powders and flakes</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7604'>7604: Aluminium; bars, rods and profiles</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7605'>7605: Aluminium wire</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7606'>7606: Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7607'>7607: Aluminium foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials) of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7608'>7608: Aluminium; tubes and pipes</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7609'>7609: Aluminium; tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves)</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7610'>7610: Aluminium; structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts (e.g. bridges and sections, towers, lattice masts, etc) plates, rods, profiles and tubes for structures</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7611'>7611: Aluminium; reservoirs, tanks, vats and the like for material (not compressed or liquefied gas) of capacity over 300l, whether or not lined, heat-insulated, not fitted with mechanical, thermal equipment</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7612'>7612: Aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes etc (including rigid, collapsible tubular containers), for materials other than compressed, liquefied gas, 300l capacity or less, lined, heat-insulated or not</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7613'>7613: Aluminium; containers for compressed or liquefied gas</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7614'>7614: Aluminium; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated)</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7615'>7615: Aluminium; table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, sanitary ware and parts thereof</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7616'>7616: Aluminium; articles n.e.c. in chapter 76</a>"]

    B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/760200'>760200: Aluminium; waste and scrap</a>"]


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