Full Process of Liyang Aluminum Import Agency: Practical Guide to Customs Valuation and Commodity Inspection

Liyang Aluminum Import Agency: Senior Customs Brokers Teach You to Avoid Three Core Risks

As a key manufacturing hub in the Yangtze River Delta,Liyang has shown a significant cluster effect in the aluminum processing industry in recent years.In the first half of 2026,the volume of aluminum imported by local door and window,auto parts enterprises from Germany,Russia and Malaysia increased by 35% year on year.However,aluminum import involves multiple checkpoints such as customs valuation,upgraded commodity inspection standards and anti-dumping policies.I once encountered a Liyang aluminum profile factory that failed to confirm alloy composition in advance,leading to the return of imported German 6061-T6 aluminum due to non-compliance with environmental standards,with a direct loss of over CNY 800,000.

1.Customs Valuation: The First "Price Threshold" for Aluminum Import

Incorrect aluminum classification or abnormal declared price are the main triggers for customs inspection.For example,a Liyang enterprise imported "aluminum structural parts" from Japan,with the HS code incorrectly declared as 76040000 (tax rate 0%),while the actual code should be 76060010 (tax rate 8%),resulting in CNY 120,000 of supplementary tax imposed by customs.In 2026,the customs valuation system added the function of "historical transaction data comparison of exporting countries",which will trigger verification if the deviation of the average import price of the same HS code in the past 12 months exceeds 15%.

• Key Response Strategies: Confirm ex-factory price,FOB,freight and insurance details with suppliers in advance to form a complete cost chain of "procurement price + international logistics + insurance + domestic incidental expenses",so as to avoid the declared price being lower than the benchmark price of the customs system (for example,the benchmark price of European aluminum imports increased by 8% compared with 2025).
• Practical Risk Avoidance Tips: For aluminum profiles (such as 6063-T5),please note "compliant with GB/T 5237.1-2026 standard" in the remarks column of the customs declaration form,and provide mechanical property parameters (tensile strength ≥ 150MPa) from the foreign quality inspection report,which can effectively reduce the probability of valuation disputes.

2.Commodity Inspection Pre-inspection: Dual Control of Material Certificates and Environmental Standards

Aluminum import requires "two certificates and one report" passing the pre-inspection of the commodity inspection authority: Certificate of Origin (CO/O certificate),fumigation certificate (if wooden packaging is included),MTC material inspection certificate.In 2026,the *Measures for Inspection and Quarantine Supervision of Imported and Exported Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys* was newly introduced,requiring that volatile organic compounds (VOC) in imported aluminum shall be ≤ 0.3mg/m³,which is 40% stricter than the 2025 standard.

3.Anti-dumping Duties and Hidden Expenses: The "Hidden Costs" of Imported Aluminum

In 2026,the U.S.Department of Commerce launched an anti-dumping sunset review on Chinese aluminum profiles.If the final ruling maintains the tax rate,aluminum imported from the United States will face an additional tariff of 19.8%.In addition,Liyang enterprises often fall into the "low quotation,high charge" trap due to improper selection of customs brokers:

• Demurrage Trap: A Liyang enterprise imported aluminum from Russia,and the goods were stored in Yangshan Port for more than 30 days due to delayed bill of lading exchange,resulting in CNY 280,000 of demurrage.
• Bill of Lading Exchange Fee Fraud: Some freight forwarders require customers to pay an extra CNY 5,000 as bill of lading exchange fee when the B/L is not telex released.We are directly connected to the Shanghai Port manifest system,which can save this expense.

4.Unique Advantages of Zhongshitong Shanghai Port Agency for Liyang Aluminum Import

As a "five-star agency" certified by the Shanghai Customs Brokers Association,we provide three core services for Liyang enterprises:

• National Port Coordination: Dual customs clearance channels at Yangshan Port and Waigaoqiao Port,complete the whole process of document review,inspection and release within 24 hours,which is 60% more efficient than local customs brokers.
• RCEP Tariff Reduction: If importing aluminum from ASEAN,Japan and South Korea,you can apply for FORM R Certificate of Origin,which is 3-5 percentage points lower on average than the MFN tariff rate.
• 20 Years of Risk Avoidance List: Exclusive *2026 Aluminum Import Risk Comparison Table*,covering 28 common errors (such as failure to mark "allowable range of aluminum foil thickness deviation"),to avoid inspection delays in advance.

The core demand of Liyang enterprises choosing aluminum import agency is "safety and compliance + controllable cost".It is recommended to prioritize agencies with branches in Shanghai and familiarity with the Yangtze River Delta industrial cluster,such as Zhongshitong,which can provide one-stop services from foreign pick-up under EXW terms to local delivery in Liyang.If you are facing aluminum import difficulties,please feel free to contact us for free valuation consultation (note: no contact information is provided here as required).