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Metal Profile

Aluminum

23,220CNY/t-0.54%

Aluminum is the second most widely used metal after steel, with applications in automotive, aerospace, packaging, and construction. China is both the world's largest aluminum producer and a major importer of aluminum scrap.

Domestic Benchmark (Live)

23,220CNY/t

LME International

3,425.94USD/t

-0.54%

CNY/t · Domestic Benchmark

HS Code · Customs Classification

HS CodeDescription
7601.10Unwrought aluminum (non-alloy)
7601.20Unwrought aluminum alloy ingots
7602.00Aluminum waste and scrap
7604.10Aluminum bars, rods and profiles (non-alloy)
7606.11Aluminum plates, sheets and strip, rectangular (non-alloy)

The 6-digit code shown is the international HS subheading (WCO standard). Full Chinese customs filings use a 10-digit statistical code — see the Chinese version for the 8-digit national tariff line.

Import Tariff Rates

Electrolytic Aluminum / Ingot (7601.10)3%
Aluminum Alloy Ingot (7601.20)3%
Aluminum Scrap (7602)0%
Aluminum Profiles (7604)6%
Aluminum Sheet/Strip (7606)6%
VAT (Import)13%

Import Policy

Aluminum scrap (HS 7602) imports require a solid-waste import permit and must pass customs inspection against national standards. Electrolytic aluminum ingot duty is 3%; scrap duty is 0%. FIE importers of self-use materials may apply for bonded treatment in special supervised zones.

Common Specifications

A00 Aluminum Ingot (Al ≥99.7%, LME P1020)6063 Aluminum Alloy Scrap (extrusion scrap)5052 Aluminum Alloy Scrap (sheet scrap)UBC (Used Beverage Can)Aluminum Wheels (automotive wheel scrap)MLC (Mixed Low Copper)Die-cast Aluminum Alloy (ADC12 / A380)

How to Sell Aluminum to China

China is the world's largest importer of aluminum, accounting for a dominant share of global demand. Chinese buyers — including smelters, refineries, processors, and trading companies — actively seek verified overseas suppliers year-round. Common traded forms include refined aluminum, alloy ingots, and recyclable scrap.

To sell aluminuminto China, your cargo must be correctly classified under the applicable HS codes (listed above) and comply with China's customs inspection requirements. Pricing is typically benchmarked against the SHFE (Shanghai Futures Exchange) spot price or LME, with regional premiums or discounts depending on grade, origin, and logistics.

Guilin Metals operates a curated network of aluminum buyers across China — from major industrial hubs in Guangdong, Zhejiang, and Jiangsu to inland smelting regions. Post your aluminum supply listing with grade, quantity, and origin, and our team will match you with active buyers and provide indicative prices within 24 hours.

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