Why buyers source copper millberry from our Rotterdam yard
Copper millberry — the trade name for ISRI Barley, bare-bright copper wire of 1/16 inch and over — is the highest-grade copper scrap on the international market. Our European feedstock comes from licensed cable strippers across the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium, so chemistry stays consistent month-over-month rather than degrading on spot lots. Buyers in regulated import markets such as India (BIS), China (CCIC) and Turkey (TSE) value a documented EU origin, calibrated weighbridge tickets, and the photo dossier we ship with every container.
Specifications and ISRI Barley compliance
Millberry from our yard meets ISRI Barley to the letter: bare, bright, uncoated copper wire of 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) and over, free of tin, solder, paint, brittle wire, burnt wire, ash and other coatings. Minimum chemical purity is 99.90% Cu, with copper-equivalent recovery exceeding 99.95% on smelter assay. We hold full HS Code 7404.00 classification, ship under EU Regulation 1013/2006 with Annex VII documentation where the destination requires it, and supply XRF and wet-lab chemistry on request.
Container loading and quality control workflow
Every container loads at our Rotterdam yard with five quality checkpoints: gate inspection, yard re-sort, XRF spot-check, container stuffing audit, and optional third-party inspection. Standard load is 20–22 MT in a 20'GP for loose bright wire, or 23–24 MT for pressed bales of 250–500 kg. Each container is photographed in sequence, weighed on a calibrated 60-tonne bridge, and sealed with a high-security bolt seal whose number is printed on the packing list, bill of lading and inspection certificate.
LME-linked pricing methodology
Our millberry offers reference the LME 3-month Copper Grade A settlement on the day of quotation. The discount applied reflects metal recovery (99.95%+ on Barley), packaging, ocean freight to the buyer's port, and our trading margin. We publish the LME date used, the discount and the resulting USD per tonne on the offer sheet — no opaque markups. Quotes are valid 48 hours subject to LME movement; long-term contracts are written on a monthly LME average to remove daily volatility.
Buyer order workflow and payment terms
Send an RFQ specifying tonnage, destination port and payment terms. Within 24 hours we return a written CIF or FOB quotation. On confirmation, a sales contract is issued. Buyers remit 30% TT advance; loading is scheduled within 7–14 days; third-party inspection takes place at Rotterdam; bill of lading is released against the remaining 70% TT or LC at sight. New buyers receive a yard video, photo dossier and references from existing accounts before the first container ships.
Active monthly contracts and capacity
We ship copper millberry on rolling monthly contracts to India, China, Vietnam, South Korea, Turkey, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt and the United States. Monthly capacity is 500–2,000 MT depending on market liquidity. Buyers seeking quarterly or annual commitments receive a contract rate, priority loading slots, and an account manager dedicated to their PO flow.