HSN code 7602 is the designated classification in India for 'Aluminium Waste and Scrap'. This heading is crucial for businesses involved in the recycling, reprocessing, or manufacturing industries that utilise secondary aluminium. It covers all forms of discarded, rejected, or used aluminium, making it distinct from new aluminium products. Procurement teams, scrap dealers, and recycling units frequently search for this code to ensure correct customs clearance, GST compliance, and accurate inventory management. Understanding HSN 7602 is vital for managing costs and environmental regulations associated with aluminium recovery and reuse in India's burgeoning industrial sector. This code facilitates the trade in secondary raw materials essential for sustainable manufacturing practices.
What HSN 7602 Covers
HSN 7602 specifically governs Aluminium Waste and Scrap. This includes any form of aluminium that is discarded, rejected, or has been used and is no longer fit for its original purpose. It encompasses materials like used beverage cans, scrap from manufacturing processes (offcuts, shavings, turnings), old aluminium extrusions (like window frames), used aluminium foil, and rejected aluminium castings or components. The key factor is that the aluminium is in a waste or scrap form, intended for reprocessing or recycling. This classification is vital for accurate customs duties and GST assessment. Excluded from this code are unwrought aluminium (HSN 7601), semi-finished products like bars, rods, profiles (HSN 7604), wires (HSN 7605), plates, sheets, strip (HSN 7606), foil (HSN 7607), and finished articles of aluminium (various other HSN codes in Chapter 76). Proper identification ensures compliance and avoids misclassification penalties.Common Materials & Grades
- Aluminium Scrap (General): Mixed scrap from various sources, often containing impurities.
- Used Aluminium Foil: Discarded household or industrial aluminium foil.
- Aluminium Turnings/Chips: By-products from machining operations on aluminium components.
- Aluminium Cans Scrap: Recycled beverage cans made from aluminium.
- Aluminium Extrusion Scrap: Offcuts and rejected sections from aluminium extrusion processes.
- Used Aluminium Profiles: Discarded window frames, door frames, and other extruded profiles.
- Aluminium Cable Scrap: Discarded aluminium electrical cables.
- Aluminium Sheet Scrap: Offcuts and rejected pieces from aluminium sheet metal fabrication.
Trade Names & Synonyms
- Aluminium Junk
- Aluminium Rejects
- Scrap Aluminium
- Used Aluminium
- Alu Scrap
- Aluminium Offcuts
- Aluminium Turnings
- Aluminium Swarf
Typical Industrial Uses
- Aluminium Recycling Plants
- Secondary Aluminium Smelting
- Foundries (for casting new parts)
- Metal Reprocessing
- Manufacturing of new aluminium alloys
- De-oxidation in steel production
- Raw material for aluminium powder production
- Remelting for ingots
GST Rate (Indicative)
Aluminium waste and scrap classified under HSN 7602 typically attracts an 18% GST rate band in India. However, this can vary based on specific product forms and transaction types. Buyers and sellers should always verify the exact GST rate applicable to their specific purchase or sale on the official CBIC portal.
Related HSN Codes
- 7601: Unwrought aluminium (e.g., ingots, pigs).
- 7604: Aluminium bars, rods and profiles.
- 7605: Aluminium wire.
- 7606: Aluminium plates, sheets and strip (thicker than 0.2mm).
- 7607: Aluminium foil (backed or unbacked).
- 7610: Structures and parts of structures, of aluminium.
- 7612: Aluminium coils for re-winding.
- 7616: Other articles of aluminium.
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Frequently Asked Questions about HSN 7602
What exactly falls under HSN 7602?
HSN 7602 exclusively covers aluminium waste and scrap. This includes items like used aluminium foil, offcuts from manufacturing processes, old aluminium components (like engine parts or window frames), and general aluminium junk. It specifically excludes new, unused aluminium in standard shapes or forms (which fall under other HSN codes like 7601 for unwrought aluminium or 7606/7607 for plates/sheets/foil). Ensure the material is indeed scrap or waste to fit 7602.
What's the difference between HSN 7602 and new aluminium HSN codes?
HSN 7602 is for Aluminium Waste and Scrap. This means used, rejected, or discarded aluminium materials fit here. If you have clean, new aluminium metal in standard forms like bars, sheets, or pipes, it would be classified under different HSN codes (e.g., 7601, 7604, 7605, 7606). HSN 7602 is strictly for end-of-life or manufacturing by-product aluminium.
What is the typical GST rate for HSN 7602?
While HSN 7602 itself doesn't specify a GST rate, aluminium scrap typically falls under the 18% GST slab in India. However, this can vary based on the specific transaction, supplier, and any downstream processing. Always verify the applicable GST rate with your supplier or the CBIC portal before finalising a purchase or sale under HSN 7602.
Does MetaleMart sell aluminium scrap under HSN 7602?
MetaleMart primarily deals in new industrial metals. While we don't directly trade in aluminium scrap (HSN 7602), our catalog features a wide range of new aluminium forms like solid bars, sheets, plates, pipes, and tubes in various alloys (e.g., 6061, 6351). Buyers looking for virgin aluminium can explore HSN 7601 and related codes on our platform.