Aluminum Wheels Scrap Exporter — Clean Cast A356 Alloy Wheels from Rotterdam
Nautica Metal Scrap B.V. supplies clean aluminum alloy wheels scrap — ISRI Troma grade, A356 cast aluminum alloy — to secondary smelters and re-melt billet producers across China, India, Vietnam, Thailand, Turkey, and the UAE. Every wheel is de-tired, de-weighted, and de-valved before shipment. SGS inspection and full document pack included.
Why Aluminum Wheels Scrap?
Cast aluminum alloy wheels are produced almost exclusively from the A356 family (AlSi7Mg) — a heat-treatable aluminum-silicon-magnesium alloy with excellent castability, mechanical properties, and corrosion resistance. Because the alloy chemistry is highly consistent across the global automotive supply chain, used aluminum wheels are one of the cleanest and most predictable secondary aluminum feedstocks available.
For secondary smelters and ADC12 producers, properly prepared aluminum wheel scrap delivers 95%–98% recoverable aluminum after melt losses, requires minimal alloy correction, and can frequently be re-melted directly into new wheel billet. Buyers in China, India, and Vietnam pay a premium for de-tired, de-balanced, contamination-free wheels.
Every wheel we ship is inspected and prepared at our Rotterdam-area facility — tires de-mounted, steel balance weights chiseled off, rubber valves removed, and any lug-bolt residue stripped. We do not export wheels with tires or contaminated wheels.
Specifications
ISRI Designation
Troma (mixed clean aluminum auto castings)
Typical Alloy
A356 / A357 (AlSi7Mg / AlSi7Mg0.6)
HS Code
7602.00.19 (Aluminum Waste & Scrap)
Recoverable Aluminum
95% – 98% by weight
Silicon (Si)
6.5% – 7.5%
Magnesium (Mg)
0.25% – 0.45%
Iron (Fe) / Copper (Cu)
≤ 0.2% Fe • ≤ 0.2% Cu
Free Of
Tires, steel weights, valves, lug bolts, dirt, oil
Loading & Shipping
- Loose-loaded into 20ft container, 14–16 MT net (low bulk density)
- Wheels stacked rim-to-rim, dunnage between layers to prevent damage
- Container lined with PP fabric, moisture-controlled
- Inspection and stuffing photographed and shared pre-departure
- Loading at bonded warehouse, Port of Rotterdam — vessel sailing within 7–14 days of LC
- Weekly direct sailings to Asia, Middle East, and Turkey
SGS Inspection & Quality Control
Visual & Mechanical Inspection
Every wheel hand-checked for tire residue, balance weights, valves, and lug bolts before loading. Rejects are returned to the prep yard.
XRF Chemistry Spot-Check
Spectrometer-based XRF verification of A356 chemistry on representative wheels per shipment, included in SGS report.
Full Document Pack
Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, EUR.1 Certificate of Origin, SGS Inspection Report, Annex VII paperwork.
Worldwide Shipping from Rotterdam
East Asia
Shanghai, Ningbo, Qingdao, Hong Kong, Busan, Kaohsiung
South & SE Asia
Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Chennai, Port Klang, Ho Chi Minh, Laem Chabang
Middle East & Turkey
Jebel Ali, Hamriyah, Iskenderun, Aliaga, Mersin, Sohar
Aluminum Wheels Scrap FAQ
What is aluminum wheels scrap?
Aluminum wheels scrap (ISRI Troma / Trump grade) consists of clean cast aluminum alloy wheels from passenger cars, light trucks, and motorcycles, with all steel weights, valves, tires, and lug attachments removed. The alloy is typically A356 (AlSi7Mg) or A357 — a heat-treatable casting aluminum with 7% silicon and small magnesium content, ideal for re-melt into wheel-grade billet or ADC12 die-casting alloy.
What is the recoverable aluminum yield from wheels scrap?
Clean, de-tired, de-balanced aluminum wheels scrap yields 95%–98% recoverable aluminum after standard smelter dross losses. Because the alloy composition is consistent (A356 family), it can often be re-melted directly into new wheel billet with limited alloying additions.
Do you remove tires, weights, and valves before shipping?
Yes. All wheels are inspected and prepared at our Rotterdam-area warehouse: tires de-mounted, steel balance weights chiseled off, rubber valves removed, and lug-bolt residue stripped. We ship clean, dry, contamination-free aluminum wheel castings — never wheels with tires.
Can you supply Troma or Trump grade specifically?
Yes. We can split shipments by ISRI Troma (mixed clean aluminum auto castings) and Trump (mixed aluminum casting and wrought) on request. Most secondary smelters prefer the Troma cast-only mix; chemistry sheets are provided.
What is the minimum order and payment terms?
Minimum order is 25 MT (1 x 20ft container). Standard payment terms are 30% TT in advance plus 70% LC at sight against shipping documents, or 100% LC at sight for vetted long-term buyers. Monthly export capacity is up to 600 MT of aluminum wheels.
Container Loading Capacity
Loaded weight per container is calculated on a calibrated 60-tonne weighbridge at our Rotterdam yard. Photographs and bridge tickets accompany every shipment for aluminum wheel scrap (troma).
| Container | Net Loaded Weight | Form |
|---|---|---|
| 20'GP | 22–24 MT | Whole wheels, tyres removed |
| 40'HC | 24–25 MT | Whole wheels |
ISRI Grade
Troma
HS Code
7602.00
Typical Purity
98% Al (A356 family)
Quality Assurance Process
- 1
Gate inspection
Inbound trucks weighed and visually graded against ISRI master samples before unloading.
- 2
Yard re-sort
Material re-sorted by alloy family, photographed lot-by-lot, and segregated to grade-specific bays.
- 3
Magnet & XRF check
Magnetic separation removes ferrous contamination; XRF spot-checks confirm alloy chemistry.
- 4
Pre-load audit
Container floor lined, weight target confirmed, stuffing sequence photographed with timestamps.
- 5
Third-party inspection
SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek, CCIC or TÜV inspect on buyer request before bill-of-lading release.
- 6
Seal & document
High-security bolt seal applied; seal number printed on packing list, B/L and inspection certificate.
SGS & Intertek Inspection
Pre-shipment inspection is arranged at the loading point on the buyer's request. SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek, CCIC and TÜV are all welcome at our Rotterdam yard — the buyer instructs the inspector directly and we invoice the cost at actual.
The inspector observes stuffing, draws representative samples for XRF or wet-lab analysis, photographs the loaded container, witnesses the seal application and issues the inspection certificate prior to bill-of-lading release. Destination-mandated certificates (BIS for India, CCIC for China, TSE for Turkey) are arranged where required.
Shipping & Logistics
Loading takes place at our Rotterdam yard with direct gate access to ECT, APMT and RWG terminals. Weekly direct sailings cover Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas. Typical transit times below are indicative — exact ETAs are confirmed on each booking.
Rotterdam → Nhava Sheva
18–22 days
Rotterdam → Shanghai
28–32 days
Rotterdam → Ho Chi Minh
28–32 days
Rotterdam → Mersin
14–18 days
Rotterdam → Jebel Ali
18–22 days
Rotterdam → Houston
18–22 days
Export Documentation
- Commercial invoice & packing list
- Weighbridge tickets per container
- Bill of lading (telex-release on request)
- Container loading photographs
- EUR.1 movement certificate (where applicable)
- EU Annex VII waste-shipment document (non-OECD)
- Third-party inspection certificate (SGS/BV/Intertek/CCIC)
- Certificate of origin (Chamber of Commerce)
Countries We Supply
We ship aluminum wheel scrap (troma) on CIF and FOB terms to industrial buyers in over fifty countries. Active monthly contracts include:
Buyer FAQ
Are tyres and valves removed?
Yes. All rubber tyres, steel valve stems and balance weights are removed before stuffing. Magnet pass confirms no ferrous attachments remain.
What chemistry should buyers expect?
Typical A356/A357 chemistry: 6.5–7.5% Si, 0.25–0.45% Mg, with low iron. Suitable for direct re-melt into secondary wheel ingot or sow ingot.
Do you remove the paint?
Painted wheels are accepted as-is. Buyers requiring thermally de-coated wheels can specify; this is offered as a premium service.
Can wheels be cut?
Yes — wheels can be cut into quarters for higher container density on request. Standard loading is whole wheels.
What percentage of the wheel is aluminum vs balance weight?
Post-detachment, 98%+ of container weight is A356 aluminum. Lead balance weights, steel valve stems and tyre residue contribute less than 2% and are removed prior to weighbridge.
Do OEM alloy wheels and aftermarket wheels ship in the same cargo?
Yes — chemistry is virtually identical (A356/A357). If a buyer requires OEM-only for a downstream OEM-spec wheel ingot, that is arranged as a segregated premium sub-grade.
What LME percentage do Troma wheels trade at?
Troma wheels typically land at 84–88% of LME primary aluminum, CIF Asian port, reflecting the low-iron A356 chemistry that suits direct re-melt into secondary wheel ingot.
Are chrome-plated wheels accepted?
No. Chrome-plated wheels contain hexavalent chromium in the plating layer and are excluded from the Troma stream. They ship separately at a discount if requested.
How is weight verified — with or without tyres?
Weight declared on the bill of lading is post-tyre-removal, weighed on a calibrated 60-tonne weighbridge. A tyre-removal photograph accompanies each container.
What is the typical container payload?
22–24 MT of whole wheels in a 20'GP; 24–25 MT in a 40'HC. Quartered wheels can push a 20'GP to 25–26 MT if the buyer accepts the +USD 20/MT cutting fee.
Can turnings from wheel machining be supplied?
Yes — A356 machining swarf is offered as a separate cargo (briquetted). Suitable for foundries with rotary furnaces; not co-loaded with whole wheels.
Which foundries typically buy Troma?
Secondary wheel ingot plants in Turkey, India, Vietnam and China are the primary buyers, along with automotive foundries in South Korea and Thailand.
Request a Aluminium Alloy Wheel Scrap Quotation
Send your quantity, destination port and Incoterm. We reply with a CIF/FOB offer, full specification sheet and export documentation list.
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