Aluminum Extrusion Worksheet - for items ordered from China Feb 2025 and onward

This is the worksheet we must fill out now for items ordered and shipped from China.

Here is what I have gathered on how to fill it out:
(Also available on Wiki)

1. AWB or B/L Number

• What it is: The Air Waybill (AWB) or Bill of Lading (B/L) number is a unique tracking number for your shipment.
• Where to find it:
  • Provided by Shipment company.
  • Check your shipping confirmation email or tracking details.
  • If not available, you can request it from the supplier.

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2. Description of Goods & Part Numbers

• What it is: A detailed description of the items containing aluminum, along with their SKU (part numbers).
• Where to find it:
  • This information is in your invoice (Description & SKU columns).

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3. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) Code

• What it is: A 10-digit classification code used for customs.
• Where to find it:
  • Your invoice lists HS Codes (Column: HS Code).
  • However, the correct HTS classification for your products may be different.
  • You can verify HTS codes using the USITC HTS Search Tool: https://hts.usitc.gov/.

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4. Country of Origin

• What it is: The country where the product was manufactured.
• Where to find it:
  • Your invoice lists this under COO (Country of Origin).

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5. Does the Product Contain Aluminum?

• What it is: A simple Yes/No question.

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6. Was the Aluminum Component Produced by an Extrusion Process?

• What it is: Determines if the aluminum was made through extrusion (pushing heated aluminum through a die) or another process like machining or casting.

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7. Is the Product a Finished Product or Further Processed?

• What it is: Determines if the item is a final product or if additional processing was done.
• Look at the table for more information on categories.

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8. Is the Aluminum Used in the Product Primary or Secondary?

• What it is:
  • Primary Aluminum = Mined and refined aluminum.
  • Secondary Aluminum = Recycled aluminum.

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9. Is the Product Cast, Forged, or Rolled?

• What it is: Identifies the manufacturing method of the aluminum component.
• How to verify: You may need to ask the supplier for manufacturing details.

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10. Does the Product Contain Aluminum That Was Milled or Further Processed?

• What it is:
  • Determines if the aluminum part underwent additional processing (e.g., machining, milling, drilling).

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11. Manufacturer and Exporter Information

• What it is:
  • Manufacturer Name & Address = The company that made the product.
  • Exporter Name & Address = The company that shipped the product.
• Where to find it:
  • Your invoice lists the exporter.
  • The manufacturer may also be a supplier in China.

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12. Primary Country of Smelt

• What it is:
  • The first country where raw aluminum was processed from bauxite into metal.
• Where to find it:
  • You may need to check with the manufacturer.
  • If unknown, China is the assumed smelt country, as the COO is China.

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13. Secondary Country of Smelt (if applicable)

• What it is: If the aluminum was smelted in more than one country.
• Where to find it:
  • If all aluminum processing happened in China, this is not applicable.

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14. Country of Cast

• What it is: The country where the aluminum was cast into its first solid form (e.g., ingots or billets).
• Where to find it:
  • Likely China, based on the COO.

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15. Completed By

• What it is: Your name, title, company, and date.
• Where to find it:
  • You’ll need to fill in:
    • Your Name 
    • Your Title (e.g., Graduate Student, Logistics Coordinator, Purchasing Officer, etc.)
    • Your Company (Caltech)
    • Date (Today’s Date)