Description
Tamim International supplies two aluminium products to smelters, remelters, rolling mills, foundries and metal traders worldwide: aluminum UBC scrap (used beverage cans) and A7 aluminium ingots (99.7% primary aluminium). We source across East, West and Southern Africa and ship on CIF or DDP terms. Every written offer states the grade, the quantity, the packing and the delivery term, and no payment is requested until you have inspected the material and signed the contract.
At a glance
| Item | Aluminum UBC scrap | A7 aluminium ingots |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Used aluminium beverage cans, collected for recycling | Primary (unalloyed) aluminium ingots for remelting |
| Grade reference | ReMA (ISRI) Talc, Taldon, Taldack, Taldork or Talcred | Al99.70 (GB/T 1196 “A7”), equivalent to P1020A |
| Aluminium content | Depends on the lot; settled by melt and yield terms in the contract | 99.70% minimum |
| Sourcing | East, West and Southern Africa | |
| Packing | Stated in each offer (loose, baled, densified or briquetted) | Ingot and bundle weights stated in each offer |
| Delivery terms | CIF or DDP | |
| Payment | T/T, only after inspection and contract signature | |
| Price | Quoted per lot on request (no list price) | |
Aluminum UBC scrap: grades and requirements
UBC scrap is made of aluminium drink cans collected after use. Can-makers and secondary smelters prize it because cans are made of a small number of known alloys, so clean UBC can go back into new can sheet. Buyers specify UBC using the ReMA (formerly ISRI) scrap specifications:
| ReMA code | Description |
|---|---|
| Talc | Post-consumer aluminium can stock: old aluminium food and beverage cans, free of other metals, foil, tin cans, plastic, paper, glass and other non-metallic items |
| Taldon | Baled aluminium UBC scrap |
| Taldack | Densified aluminium UBC scrap |
| Taldork | Briquetted aluminium UBC scrap |
| Talcred | Shredded aluminium UBC scrap |
For baled UBC (Taldon), ReMA sets a bale density of 14–17 lb per cubic foot (225–273 kg/m³) for unflattened cans, up to 22 lb per cubic foot (353 kg/m³) for flattened cans, and a minimum bale size of 30 cubic feet (0.85 m³). The material must be magnetically separated and free of steel, lead, bottle caps, plastic, glass, wood, dirt and other foreign matter; any free lead is a reason for rejection, and no aluminium items other than beverage cans are allowed. Our offers state the ReMA grade and form of the lot, and any variation from the specification is agreed in writing before shipment.
A7 aluminium ingots: specification
“A7” is the trade name for unalloyed aluminium ingots with at least 99.70% aluminium, registered as Al99.70 under the Chinese standard GB/T 1196. It is the same purity class as P1020A, and both are accepted for LME high-grade primary aluminium. The LME limits are:
| Element | P1020A | GB/T 1196-2017 Al99.70 |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminium | Remainder | 99.70% min |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.20% max | 0.20% max |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.10% max | 0.10% max |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.03% max | 0.03% max |
| Gallium (Ga) | 0.04% max | 0.03% max |
| Copper (Cu) | — | 0.01% max |
| Each other element | 0.03% max | 0.03% max |
Each offer for ingots states the purity, the producer’s analysis and the ingot and bundle weights, and the analysis is checked at inspection.
Who buys what
- UBC scrap: can-sheet producers, secondary smelters and remelters, and scrap traders, mainly in Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
- A7 ingots: foundries, extruders, alloy producers, cable and wire makers, and metal traders.
Import rules for scrap differ by country. India, for example, requires a pre-shipment inspection certificate from a DGFT-recognised agency for most metal scrap imports. Tell us your destination and we will confirm the documents and inspection your customs require before the contract is signed.
Inspect before you pay
- You send an inquiry with the product, grade, quantity, destination and preferred Incoterm.
- We reply with a written offer for a specific lot.
- You or your appointed inspection company inspect the material in person and check it against the offer.
- Only when you are satisfied do we both sign the sales contract.
- Payment is made by T/T under the contract, and the material is loaded and shipped with the agreed documents.
We do not ask for advance payments, “registration fees” or deposits before you have inspected the goods. If anyone asks you to pay in our name before an inspection, contact us directly on +255 780 397931.
Export documents
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Bill of lading
- Certificate of origin
- Weight and quality certificate or inspection report from the inspection company named in the contract
- For ingots: the producer’s chemical analysis
- For scrap: any pre-shipment inspection or radiation certificate your country requires
- Insurance certificate (CIF) and any other document your contract or your customs require
What to include in your inquiry
- Product: UBC scrap or A7 ingots
- For UBC: ReMA grade and form (loose, baled, densified, briquetted or shredded)
- For ingots: purity and any limits beyond Al99.70 / P1020A
- Quantity in tonnes or containers, and whether it is a single or repeat order
- Destination port or delivery address, and CIF or DDP
- Shipment window and inspection company
Frequently asked questions
What is UBC scrap?
UBC stands for used beverage cans: aluminium drink cans collected after use for recycling. It is traded under ReMA codes such as Talc (loose can stock) and Taldon (baled UBC).
What does A7 aluminium ingot mean?
A7 is unalloyed aluminium with at least 99.70% Al, registered as Al99.70 under GB/T 1196. It is equivalent in purity to P1020A, the grade used for LME primary aluminium.
Where does your aluminium come from?
We source UBC scrap and A7 ingots across East, West and Southern Africa. The origin of each lot is stated in the offer and on the certificate of origin.
Is the UBC baled?
The form of each lot, loose, baled, densified or briquetted, is stated in the offer, with the matching ReMA grade.
How do I pay?
By T/T, and only after you have inspected the material, are satisfied with it and have signed the contract.
What is the price of UBC scrap or A7 ingots?
Aluminium prices follow the LME aluminium market. Ingot prices depend on purity, quantity and delivery term; UBC prices also depend on the grade, form and cleanliness of the lot. We quote per lot on request.
Ready to buy aluminium? Request a quotation with the product, grade, quantity and destination. See also our other metals and minerals, including Millberry copper wire scrap and copper cathode, or read our guide to aluminum scrap recycling.
