Beijing Metallurgical Raw Materials Import-Export Agency: Practical Guide to Compliance Customs Clearance and Tax Refunds

Beijing Metallurgical Raw Materials Import-Export Agency: Core Pain Points and Practical Solutions in 2026

In 2026,Beijing’s metallurgical raw materials import and export market has seen significant fluctuations: further RCEP tariff cuts,updated EU antidumping duty rules,and upgraded inspection models for metallurgical raw materials by China Customs.As a senior agent from Shanghai,I have encountered many steel enterprises in Beijing that fell into pitfalls: either incorrect HS Code classification leading to overpayment of tariffs,or incomplete tax refund materials causing delays for half a year,or failure to anticipate antidumping duties resulting in losses of millions.Today,no empty talk,just practical operations.

I.Overseas Link: Practical Keys to Antidumping Warning and Destination Port Certification

Antidumping duties are unavoidable for metallurgical raw materials import and export.In 2026,the EU maintains an 18% antidumping duty on Chinese coke,but some enterprises can apply for individual tax rates (submission of production capacity certificates 6 months in advance is required).I once assisted a coking plant in Beijing: collected factory production capacity data and export records in advance,applied to the European Commission,and finally the tax rate was reduced to 12%,saving over 800,000 yuan a year.

Destination port certification must not be overlooked: for example,when exporting to Southeast Asia,some countries require metallurgical raw materials to provide SGS test reports (composition,impurity content).If not done in advance,the destination port will detain goods for 3-5 days,with detention fees of thousands per day.Zhongshitong’s practice is: confirm destination port requirements after receiving the order,contact local agents for pre-inspection in advance to avoid troubles after arrival.

II.Domestic Implementation: Pitfall Avoidance Guide for Accurate HS Code Classification and Tax Refund Optimization

HS Code classification for metallurgical raw materials is a major pitfall: for example,the tariff difference between scrap steel (7204) and iron and steel products (7318) is 10 percentage points.In 2025,a steel mill in Beijing classified scrap steel under 7318,overpaying 200,000 yuan in tariffs.Zhongshitong’s practice is: check 3 points for each order: 1.Material (whether scrap steel is pure scrap or contains alloys); 2.Specification (whether it has undergone simple processing); 3.Purpose (whether it is used for steelmaking),then confirm with the General Administration of Customs’ classification database to avoid incorrect classification.

Tax refund optimization focuses on 2 details: 1.The name on the input invoice must be consistent with the customs declaration (in 2026,Customs and tax authorities are connected,inconsistent ones will be directly rejected); 2.The interval between export date and invoice date cannot exceed 30 days (previously 60 days,tightened in 2026).I once helped a Beijing enterprise adjust the invoice date,shortening the tax refund period from 4 months to 2 months,greatly improving capital turnover.

III.Risk Warning: 3 Compliance Red Lines That Cannot Be Ignored in 2026

Compliance requirements for metallurgical raw materials import and export have been upgraded in 2026,avoid these 3 pitfalls:

• Environmental Inspection Red Line: Scrap steel export must provide a third-party environmental inspection report (impurity content ≤0.1%),China Customs will conduct random inspections in 2026,and direct return will be imposed without the report;
• Antidumping Declaration Red Line: For coke exported to the EU,if no individual tax rate is applied,the default rate is 18%,6 percentage points higher than the individual rate;
• Exchange Loss Prevention Red Line: The fluctuation range of USD against CNY expanded to 6.2-6.8 in 2026,it is recommended to use forward hedging tools,Zhongshitong can assist enterprises in locking exchange rates to avoid exchange losses;

IV.Zhongshitong’s National Port Linkage Advantages (Remote Declaration from Shanghai and Beijing)

Beijing enterprises do not have to limit to Beijing ports for import and export: Zhongshitong has 20 years of customs declaration experience in Shanghai,enabling remote declaration from Beijing.For example,if a Beijing enterprise exports from Tianjin Port,Zhongshitong can declare remotely in Shanghai,with inspection rates 2 percentage points lower than local declaration in Beijing (Shanghai port’s inspection model is more flexible).In addition,Zhongshitong has agency networks in 120 countries worldwide,allowing advance coordination for destination port customs clearance to avoid detention.

I once assisted a Beijing enterprise in importing iron ore from Australia via Shanghai Yangshan Port; after remote declaration,the customs clearance time was shortened from 5 days to 3 days,saving 1,200 yuan in container detention fees.

The core of Beijing metallurgical raw materials import and export agency is "accuracy + advance": accurate HS Code classification,advance warning of antidumping and tariff changes,combined with national port linkage.If you have questions about specific orders,you can contact Zhongshitong’s professional consultants,directly accessing front-line operational experience.