Industrial Aluminum Scrap
Driving the global circular economy. Supplying a comprehensive portfolio of high-grade aluminum scrap—from TALON to TENSE—engineered for immediate secondary smelting and seamless global export.
Recovering Value. Sustaining Industry.
SINCHI WAYRA SA sources, processes, and exports a vast portfolio of aluminum-bearing recyclable materials. Recovered from the automotive, construction, and consumer product sectors, our aluminum scrap provides a critical, sustainable feedstock for global alloy ingot and extrusion billet production.
Our advanced mechanical sorting, eddy current separation, and automated shredding protocols guarantee that our premium grades—such as Extrusion Scrap (TRUMP) and UBC Scrap (TALON)—meet the exacting purity and non-hazardous standards required for rapid China Customs clearance.
Comprehensive Scrap Classifications
1. Main Types of Aluminum Scrap (ISRI Standards)
| Scrap Type | ISRI Code | Aluminum (Al) % | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tense Scrap | TENSE | 90–98% | Mixed cast aluminum |
| Twitch Scrap | TWITCH | 85–95% | Auto shred aluminum |
| Talon Scrap (UBC) | TALON | 96–99% | Used beverage cans |
| Trump Scrap | TRUMP | 98–99% | Clean extrusion scrap |
| Talk / Tablet Scrap | TALK / TABLET | 96–99% | Mixed old sheet / Clean litho sheet |
| Tread Scrap | TREAD | 95–99% | Segregated aluminum wheels |
| Zorba Scrap | ZORBA | 60–90% | Mixed non-ferrous shred |
2. Purity Categories & Specs
China Customs Preferred specifications for Super High-Grade.
| Component | Medium Grade | Super High Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (Al) | 85–94% | 98–99% |
| Copper (Cu) | ≤3% | ≤0.3% |
| Zinc (Zn) | ≤3% | ≤0.3% |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤5% | ≤0.5% |
| Silicon (Si) | Variable | ≤0.5% |
| Magnesium (Mg) | Variable | ≤1.0% |
| Moisture | ≤5% | ≤1.0% |
| Contaminants | ≤3% Plastic | Nil Oil/Grease/Plastic |
3. Critical Penalty Elements & Rules
Strictly monitored to prevent Chinese customs rejection.
| Element | Preferred Limit | Penalty / Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Radioactivity | Nil | Immediate Rejection |
| Oil / Grease | Nil | Customs Rejection |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤0.5% | Severe Smelter Penalty |
| Copper (Cu) | ≤0.3% | Grade Downgrade |
| Zinc (Zn) | ≤0.3% | Price Reduction |
| Plastic / Rubber | Nil | Environmental Violation Risk |
Maritime Export & Packaging Standards
A. Bales & Jumbo Bags
Optimized for transport density and container efficiency.
- Compressed Bales: 200–1500 kg blocks, hydraulically compressed and secured with steel or PET straps.
- Jumbo Bags (FIBC): 1–2 MT woven polypropylene bags, utilized primarily for aluminum turnings and shredded aluminum.
- Loose Loading: Direct bulk loading for large volume mixed scrap shipments (ZORBA).
B. Trade Classifications
Standardized coding for global transit.
- ISRI Standards: Strictly adhering to global classification codes (TENSE, TWITCH, TALON, etc.).
- HS Codes: 76020000 (Aluminum Waste/Scrap), 76020010 (Aluminum Scrap).
- Compliance: Basel Convention Rules & China Environmental Import Standards.
C. Inspection & Pre-Clearance
Executed by BQCIS, CCIC, SGS, or BV.
- Hazard Checks: Strict radiation testing, foreign material inspection, non-hazardous declarations.
- Assay Verification: Aluminum purity, alloy profile, moisture testing.
- Container Loading: 20FT carrying 18–25 MT, requiring absolute dryness and even distribution.
Export Documentation Requirements
Commercial Invoice • Packing List • Bill of Lading • Certificate of Origin • Certificate of Analysis (COA) • Weight Certificate • Inspection Certificate • Non-Hazardous Material Declaration • Radiation Free Certificate • Fumigation Certificate (if applicable).
Recovery & Processing Infrastructure
1. Scrap Beneficiation & Sorting
Raw materials are collected from automotive dismantling and beverage recycling channels. We deploy industrial shredders, magnetic sorters, and eddy current separation to eliminate iron and plastics. Optional decoating processes remove paint from UBCs to improve furnace recovery before hydraulic compression.
2. Downstream Aluminum Refining
Our scrap serves as the critical energy-efficient feedstock for global secondary smelting and casting facilities:
- Smelting Recovery: 2Al2O3 + 3C → 4Al + 3CO2
- Alloy Adjustment: Precise addition of Mg, Si, Cu, Zn depending on target alloy profile.
- Yield: Direct pathway to Secondary Aluminum Ingots and Die-casting alloys.
Feeding the Industrial Engine.
By transforming mixed industrial waste into categorized, high-purity scrap commodities, SINCHI WAYRA SA provides a sustainable, high-yield feedstock alternative to major smelters in China, India, and the UAE.