Description
Tamim International supplies copper cathode in bulk to industrial buyers and traders. We are a trading and export company, not a refinery. We source cathodes from producers, and every written offer names the producer and brand, the grade and standard the cathodes meet, and the certificate of analysis supplied. You know exactly which cathodes you are buying before you sign.
What is copper cathode?
Copper cathode is refined copper in the form of flat plates produced by electrolytic refining or electrowinning. It is the raw material for copper wire rod, cable, sheet, tube and alloys. High-grade cathode is specified against recognised standards. The London Metal Exchange’s special contract rules for Copper Grade A require cathodes to conform to one of:
- BS EN 1978:2022, cathode grade Cu-CATH-1
- ASTM B115-10 (2021), Cathode Grade 1
- GB/T 467-2010, high-purity copper cathode Cu-CATH-1
Under these standards the total of all listed impurities is limited to 0.0065%, which is why Grade A cathode is often described as 99.9935% copper minimum.
Product overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | Copper cathode (electrolytic copper plates) |
| Grade and standard | Stated in each offer, for example Cu-CATH-1 (BS EN 1978) or ASTM B115 Cathode Grade 1 |
| Producer and brand | Named in each offer, with LME registration status |
| Quality document | Certificate of analysis for the lot offered |
| Form | Cathode plates in bundles; packing confirmed in each offer |
| Port of loading | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
| Shipment | Containerised; tonnage per container confirmed in each offer |
| Delivery terms | CIF to your port of discharge, or DDP to your named destination |
| Payment | T/T, only after you have inspected the cathodes and signed the contract |
| Inspection | In-person inspection at our Dar es Salaam warehouse before contract; pre-shipment inspection as agreed in the contract |
LME-registered and non-registered cathode
Two cathodes can have similar chemistry and still be different products commercially. Knowing which one you are being offered avoids disputes later.
| LME-registered brand | Non-registered cathode | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand status | The producer’s brand is listed by the LME as deliverable against its copper contract | The brand is not listed by the LME |
| Quality reference | LME Grade A standards (Cu-CATH-1 / ASTM B115 Grade 1) | May be offered against the same standards, supported by a certificate of analysis |
| What to check | The brand name on the bundles matches the brand on the LME list | The certificate of analysis, and independent assay if required |
Every Tamim International offer states which type it is. Ask us for the brand name and check it yourself before you sign.
What every offer specifies
- Producer and brand, with LME registration status.
- Grade and standard, for example Cu-CATH-1 or ASTM B115 Cathode Grade 1.
- Quality evidence: the certificate of analysis, and any independent assay agreed.
- Quantity: tonnage per shipment, quantity tolerance and number of shipments.
- Packing: bundle and container loading, and how weight is recorded.
- Delivery term: CIF or DDP, with the named port or destination.
- Documents released with the shipment.
Inspect the cathodes before you pay
Copper cathode is one of the commodities most often used in fraudulent offers that ask for money before the buyer has seen anything. We work the other way round: you see the cathodes first, and no payment is requested until you are satisfied and the contract is signed.
- Tell us you want to visit. Send your company details and the quantity you need.
- Agree a date. We confirm the warehouse location in Dar es Salaam and the visit date.
- Inspect the cathodes. Check the bundles, the brand markings and the certificate of analysis. You may bring or appoint an independent inspector.
- Sign the contract. Grade, quantity, price, inspection, payment and delivery terms are written into the sales contract.
- Pay and ship. Payment is made by T/T after inspection and contract signing, and the cathodes are loaded and shipped from Dar es Salaam on the agreed terms.
Delivery terms: CIF and DDP
CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight): we arrange ocean freight and cargo insurance to your named port of discharge. You handle import clearance and onward delivery.
DDP (Delivered Duty Paid): we deliver to your named destination, including import clearance, as agreed in the contract.
Export documents
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list and weight record
- Bill of lading
- Certificate of origin
- Certificate of analysis for the cathodes supplied
- Inspection report, where the contract requires one
- Any further documents required by your country’s import rules
What to include in your inquiry
- Required grade and standard (for example Cu-CATH-1), and whether you need an LME-registered brand
- Quantity per shipment and number of shipments
- Destination port, or delivery address for DDP
- Delivery term: CIF or DDP
- Inspection and assay requirements
- Target shipment date
Planning a large order? Read our guide to bulk purchase lead time for copper cathode.
Frequently asked questions
Is your copper cathode LME registered?
Each offer names the producer and brand and states whether the brand is registered with the LME. Ask for the brand name and check it against the LME list before signing.
What purity is your copper cathode?
The grade is stated in each offer and backed by a certificate of analysis. Grade A cathode under BS EN 1978 Cu-CATH-1 or ASTM B115 Cathode Grade 1 allows no more than 0.0065% total impurities.
Do I have to pay before I see the cathodes?
No. You inspect the cathodes in person at our Dar es Salaam warehouse first. Payment by T/T is made only after you are satisfied and the contract is signed.
Which delivery terms do you offer?
CIF to your port of discharge, or DDP to your named destination.
How is the price of copper cathode set?
The price basis is stated in each written offer. For market background, read copper cathode market trends.
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Ready to discuss your requirements? Request a quotation with the grade, quantity and destination.
