Question 1

What regulation governs EU scrap exports?

Accepted Answer

EU Regulation (EC) 1013/2006 — the Waste Shipment Regulation — aligned with the Basel Convention. It governs all scrap movements from the EU to non-OECD destinations.

Question 2

What is the EU Annex VII?

Accepted Answer

The movement document required for non-hazardous waste (including most scrap metal) shipped from the EU to non-OECD destinations. Signed by exporter and importer before vessel departure.

Question 3

What is the EUR.1?

Accepted Answer

A preferential origin certificate that enables the buyer to claim reduced customs duty in countries with which the EU has a free-trade agreement (Turkey, South Korea, Vietnam, Egypt, etc.).

Question 4

Do I need EU Annex VII for OECD destinations?

Accepted Answer

Generally no for OECD-to-OECD movements of non-hazardous scrap, but the exporter must still notify the competent authority for certain streams. We handle the EU side.

Question 5

Who is the competent authority in the Netherlands?

Accepted Answer

ILT (Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport) — the Dutch Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate. They oversee Annex VII enforcement and notifications.

Question 6

What does BIS require for India?

Accepted Answer

BIS pre-shipment inspection of every container under the Hazardous and Other Wastes Rules, certificate issued before shipment, importer must hold a valid registration.

Question 7

What does CCIC inspect for China?

Accepted Answer

CCIC verifies grade, contamination level, packaging and chemistry against the buyer's import licence. Mandatory on most scrap streams entering China.

Question 8

What is TSE for Turkey?

Accepted Answer

Turkish Standards Institute pre-shipment inspection on most scrap metal streams, especially ferrous and stainless.

Question 9

What is SASO for Saudi Arabia?

Accepted Answer

Saudi standards body inspection required on selected streams. We arrange via the buyer's nominated PSI agency.

Question 10

Do all destinations require pre-shipment inspection?

Accepted Answer

No — many do not. Where the destination does not mandate PSI, the buyer relies on our internal QC, photo dossier, weighbridge tickets and retained samples.

Question 11

What documents accompany every container?

Accepted Answer

Commercial invoice, packing list, weighbridge tickets, photo dossier, bill of lading, EUR.1 (where applicable), EU Annex VII (non-OECD), inspection certificate (if applicable), certificate of origin.

Question 12

Who prepares the documents?

Accepted Answer

Nautica Metal Scrap B.V. in-house export team. Documents are sent to the buyer's bank in line with the contracted payment terms.

Question 13

Can we receive a draft B/L for review?

Accepted Answer

Yes — draft B/L is shared for buyer review and amendment before the carrier issues the original.

Question 14

Can the certificate of origin be e-signed?

Accepted Answer

It is stamped by the Rotterdam Chamber of Commerce. Original is couriered or scanned depending on contract.

Question 15

Do you arrange telex release?

Accepted Answer

Yes — agreed in the sales contract before loading. Telex release accelerates destination clearance.

Question 16

What is the standard payment workflow?

Accepted Answer

30% TT advance on contract signature, 70% TT against scan copy of B/L or LC at sight against full document set.

Question 17

When does loading begin?

Accepted Answer

Within 7–14 days of 30% TT advance receipt, subject to grade availability and vessel space.

Question 18

When is B/L released?

Accepted Answer

After inspection clearance (if applicable) and against the remaining 70% TT payment or LC at sight.

Question 19

Do you accept TT 100% on shipment?

Accepted Answer

After three successful shipments and against credit insurance, yes.

Question 20

Do you accept partial deliveries on an LC?

Accepted Answer

Yes — sub-allowed by default on most LCs.

Question 21

What is the booking lead time?

Accepted Answer

7–14 days from contract signature and 30% advance receipt.

Question 22

What is your monthly capacity?

Accepted Answer

Combined non-ferrous capacity is 3,000–6,000 MT per month across copper, aluminum, brass and stainless.

Question 23

Can you supply a full vessel break-bulk?

Accepted Answer

Yes — for ≥3,000 MT lots of UBC, ferrous or mixed cargo.

Question 24

Do you offer trial containers?

Accepted Answer

Yes — single container at MOQ 25 MT for new accounts. Trial pricing is the same as contract pricing.

Scrap Export Procedure FAQ

EU export regulations

Destination compliance

Documentation set

Payment workflow

Lead times and capacity

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