Full-process Agency for Aluminum Import in Jintan Area, Covering Compliance Operations for All Links of Customs Clearance, Logistics and Foreign Exchange Payment

At the end of 2025,our company received a request for help from Mr.Qian in Jintan.A batch of 200 tons of South Korean 6061 aluminum profiles imported by his company was subject to an anti-dumping investigation by the customs because the Certificate of Origin did not mark complete manufacturer information.The local customs broker could not handle it,and the company faced losses of 1.2 million yuan in supplementary taxes and 15 days of port detention.After our connection,we submitted complete supporting materials within 2 working days,passed the inspection smoothly,and the goods were delivered to the Jintan factory on the third day.

Common Compliance Checkpoints for Aluminum Import in Jintan

China’s regulatory rules for aluminum imports have been further refined in 2026.Jintan enterprises often encounter three types of checkpoints when importing aluminum:

• Anti-dumping tax inspection: Currently,China levies anti-dumping duties with a maximum rate of 43.6% on some aluminum products originating from the United States,South Korea,and the European Union.If the Certificate of Origin does not mark the actual manufacturer information,or the declared value deviates by more than 5%,an inspection will be directly triggered.The inspection period is at least 7 days,during which the goods cannot be picked up,resulting in additional demurrage fees.
• Customs valuation deviation: Aluminum is a bulk trade commodity,and the weekly fluctuation of international aluminum prices can reach up to 8%.If the enterprise’s declared price deviates by ±5% from the customs benchmark price of the same period,it will enter the valuation process.The enterprise is required to provide additional materials such as foreign exchange payment vouchers,original factory invoices,and trade contracts.If these cannot be provided,the customs will conduct valuation,resulting in additional import taxes up to 15%.
• Commodity inspection and re-export risk: The newly implemented "Regulations on Inspection and Supervision of Imported Non-ferrous Metals" in 2026 requires that imported aluminum must provide the corresponding batch’s MTC (Material Test Certificate).If the composition deviation exceeds 0.2% or the mark does not meet China’s national standards,the goods will be directly re-exported or destroyed.

Core Operation Standards for Aluminum Import Agency in Jintan

We have customized full-chain operation standards for Jintan enterprises’ import needs.The differences compared with enterprises’ self-import are as follows:

Practical Pitfall Avoidance Guide for Aluminum Imports in 2026

Combining our experience of handling over 1200 aluminum import agency shipments in the past 3 years,we have summarized three types of risk points most easily overlooked by Jintan enterprises:

• Bill of Lading Switching Fee Trap: Many designated freight forwarders attract customers with extremely low sea freight rates,then add 50%-80% of additional fees for bill of lading switching after the goods arrive at the port.We have direct connections with agency networks at over 200 ports worldwide,and all bill of lading switching fees and port surcharges are calculated and disclosed in advance,so there will be no post-incurred price increases.
• Weighing Error Risk: Aluminum imports are mostly transported by bulk carriers,and draft survey allows an error of ±0.3%.Enterprises need to pay additional taxes for the excess.We will arrange a third-party inspection agency to conduct weighing twice at the loading port and discharge port,and negotiate with the supplier immediately if the error exceeds 0.1% to avoid unnecessary losses for enterprises.
• Demurrage Fee Risk: In 2026,the strike and congestion rate at European and American ports increased by 27% year-on-year,and port operation efficiency decreased by more than 30% during Ramadan and Christmas seasons.We predict the arrival time 7 days in advance,complete all document pre-examination and declaration processes before the goods arrive,ensure that the goods can be picked up immediately upon arrival,and no additional demurrage fees will be incurred.

Previously,a photovoltaic enterprise in Jintan imported aluminum frames from Vietnam.Initially,it arranged transportation by itself,but due to insufficient port storage capacity during the Vietnamese Spring Festival,it incurred a demurrage fee of 180,000 yuan.After they chose our agency,we coordinated with the Vietnamese agent in advance to prioritize berthing,completed all documents in advance,and no demurrage fees were incurred for the subsequent 12 shipments.

Exclusive Service Advantages for Jintan Enterprises Importing Aluminum

Our company is headquartered in Shanghai and has the authority to declare at ports nationwide remotely.Jintan enterprises can connect with dedicated account managers regardless of whether they import from Shanghai Port,Ningbo Port,or Lianyungang Port.All documents are submitted online,and the declaration progress can be checked in real time,eliminating the need to travel to multiple ports for procedures.If importing aluminum from RCEP member countries,we will verify the issuance qualification of the Certificate of Origin in advance to ensure compliance with tariff reduction requirements,with a maximum import tariff reduction of 9%.

Jintan enterprises with aluminum import needs can prepare the product’s HS code,origin information,and trade terms (EXW/FOB/CIF) in advance.We will provide a customized import plan and cost estimate within 24 hours.