[SMM Steel] The US announced adjustments to Section 232 tariffs, lowering duty rates on derivative products made from steel, aluminum and copper while maintaining the 50% tariff on base metal imports. The revised measure will apply tariffs based on prices paid by US customers, aiming to simplify compliance and reduce under-reporting of import values.

According to customs data: Exports: In April 2025, China's silicon metal exports reached 60,500 mt, up 2% MoM and down 9% YoY. From January to April 2025, cumulative silicon metal exports stood at 216,700 mt, down 7% YoY. Imports: In April 2025, China's silicon metal imports amounted to 500 mt, down 70% MoM and 83% YoY. From January to April 2025, cumulative silicon metal imports reached 5,200 mt, down 43% YoY.

[SMM News] Export data for silicon metal: According to customs data, in terms of exports, China's silicon metal exports reached 60,500 mt in April 2025, up 2% MoM and down 9% YoY. The cumulative exports of silicon metal from January to April 2025 stood at 216,700 mt, down 7% YoY. In terms of imports, China's silicon metal imports amounted to 500 mt in April 2025, down 70% MoM and 83% YoY. The cumulative imports from January to April 2025 reached 5,200 mt, down 43% YoY.

At 17:00 on April 18, 2025, the AICE2025 SMM 20th Aluminum Industry Conference & Aluminum Industry Expo (hereinafter referred to as "AICE Aluminum Industry Expo") successfully concluded at the Suzhou International Expo Center! What were the exciting highlights at the AICE 2025 Aluminum Industry Expo? Today, Xiao A brings you an exclusive "Post-Exhibition Report," using hardcore data to comprehensively and multi-dimensionally recreate the splendid moments of this aluminum industry feast! AICE: Clients Within Reach 01 AICE's lineup of exhibitors... 02 AICE Exhibitor Analysis 03 AICE Exhibitors' Voices 04 AICE Analysis of Domestic Visitors This year's domestic visitors covered 27 provinces across the country, with Jiangsu Province having the most visitors, accounting for 34.77%. The top 10 provinces for domestic visitors were: Jiangsu, Shanghai, Henan, Shandong, Zhejiang, Guangdong, Jiangxi, Hubei, Hebei, and Shanxi. The main business types of professional visitors were processing, end-users, trading, and equipment. Among them, processing accounted for the largest proportion at 23.34%. Professional visitors with decision-making or purchasing authority accounted for over 51.42%. 05 What are the benefits of visiting AICE? 06 Review of AICE Concurrent Forums 07 AICE's Interactive Highlights! AICE Shining Brightly! The AICE 2025 Glory Ceremony 2025 SMM China Aluminum Industry Meritorious Figures Rising Star Award Huang Kaiju, Shanghai Giant Alloy Materials Recycling Co., Ltd. Kuang Manxing, Guangdong Hongjin New Materials Group Co., Ltd. Huang Fen, Fen'an Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd. Pan Baowen, Guangdong GoldEx Light Alloy Co., Ltd. Cornerstone Award Cheng Shuai, CSMET Group Cui Lixin, Shandong Innovation Group Co., Ltd. Shen Jianguo, Yongjie New Materials Co., Ltd. Li Wei, Henan Shenhuo Group Co., Ltd. Huo Bin, Yidian Holding Group Co., Ltd. Shangmei Network/Shangqing Times Metal Information Consulting (Beijing) Co., Ltd. Dong Chunming Taishan Award Peng Baotai, Jiangxi Baotai Nonferrous Metals Group Co., Ltd. Ma Tingyi, Henan Mingtai Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd. Wang Zhenjian, Chongqing Shunbo Aluminum Alloy Co., Ltd. Lifetime Achievement Award Wang Zitao, Lw Aluminum Processing Technology Center Yuan Yongda, Shanghai Aluminum Industry Association Wen Xianjun, China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association, Shandong Aluminum Industry Association Li Shilong, China Technology Innovation Strategic Alliance for Resources Recycling Industry (CIAR) Zhang Shangen, Suzhou Die Casting Association Lu Jiyan, Guangdong (Nanhai) Aluminum Processing Industry Alliance 2025 SMM Top 20 China Aluminum Scrap Suppliers Double Win Industries INC Aleris Renewable Resources (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. Foshan Haoyi Metal Materials Co., Ltd. Foshan Xinshenghao Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd. Guangdong Sunrise Heavy Rising Metal Import & Export Co., Ltd. Kunshan Tenglin Material Recycling Co., Ltd. Nan'an Quanli Metal Co., Ltd. Ningbo Chengyuan Metal Co., Ltd. Ningbo Gongyi Alloy Materials Co., Ltd. Ningbo Jinmai Lvyi Metal Materials Co., Ltd. Ningbo Jinxin Trading Co., Ltd. Ningbo Qilin Metal Materials Technology Co., Ltd. Ningbo Tongsheng New Materials Co., Ltd. Qingyuan Yuxiang Metal Technology Co., Ltd. Shantou Fujiu Renewable Resources Recycling Co., Ltd. Shanghai Humin Renewable Resources Co., Ltd. Shanghai Giant Alloy Materials Recycling Co., Ltd. Tianjin Sinone Renewable Resource Co., Ltd. Zhejiang Sansheng Metal Technology Co., Ltd. Zhejiang Zhelv New Energy Co., Ltd. 2025 SMM Top 20 China Aluminum Alloy Ingot Traders Chixin Supply Chain Management (Guangdong) Co., Ltd. Foshan Xiangneng Dazheng Trading Co., Ltd. Foshan Xinshenghao Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd. Meiyin Ruijing (Ningbo) Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd. Ningbo Donghui International Trade Co., Ltd. Ningbo Haitian Tongchuang Industrial Co., Ltd. Ningbo Kaitong Industry Co., Ltd. Ningbo Yingbang Import & Export Co., Ltd. Ningbo Xinglu Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. Xiamen Heyu Trading Co., Ltd. Shanghai Sanquan Industrial Co., Ltd. Shanghai Wurui Metal Group Co., Ltd. Shangkuang Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd. Shendiao (Ningbo) Metal Trading Co., Ltd. Suzhou Jintian Import & Export Co., Ltd. Wuxi Shijiu Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd. Wuchan Zhongda International Group Co., Ltd. CSIC Material Trade Group Guangzhou Co., Ltd. Zhongshan Hongfa Metal Co., Ltd. Zhongshan Zhichen Metal Materials Co., Ltd. 2025 SMM Glow of Nonferrous Metals Five Years Together, Weathering Storms and Sailing Side by Side; Five Consecutive Years of Hand-in-Hand Cooperation and Seamless Collaboration We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to the following companies for their unwavering support and sincere collaboration over the past five years. We look forward to continuing to work together in the future and embarking on new journeys! Anhui Huachuang Environmental Protection Equipment Technology Co., Ltd. Baoding Anbaoneng Metallurgical Equipment Co., Ltd. Ta Cheng Metal (Holdings) Limited Dongyang Meichen Industry and Trade Co., Ltd. Fen'an Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd. Fuzhou Metallurgical New High Temperature Materials Co., Ltd. Gränges Aluminium (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Guangdong Hongbang Metal Aluminum Co., Ltd. Guangdong Hongjin New Materials Group Co., Ltd. Guangdong Jianmei Aluminum Profile Factory (Group) Co., Ltd. Guangdong GoldEx Light Alloy Co., Ltd. Guangdong Juchen Equipment Technology Co., Ltd. Press Metal International Ltd. Hebei New Lizhong Nonferrous Metals Group Co., Ltd. Hubei Xinjinyang Resources Group Co., Ltd. Hunan InnoChina Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. Jiangsu Dingsheng New Energy Materials Co., Ltd. Jiangsu Haiguang Metal Co., Ltd. Jiangsu Yatai Light Alloy Technology Co., Ltd. Jiangxi Baotai Nonferrous Metals Group Co., Ltd. Jiangxi Jinli Urban Mining Co., Ltd. Kin Kiu Aluminum Group Calderys Refractories (China) Co., Ltd. Lanxi Boyuan Metal Co., Ltd. Luoyang Longding Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd. Nantong Zhongfu New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. Xiamen Xiashun Aluminum Foil Co., Ltd. Shandong Hongchuang Aluminum Holdings Co., Ltd. Shandong Lixin New Materials Co., Ltd. Shanxi Keyuan Carbon Co., Ltd. Shanghai Giant Alloy Materials Recycling Co., Ltd. Suzhou Norida New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. Vesuvius Foundry Technologies (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. Wenxi County Kailida Trading Co., Ltd. Wuxi Pinsheng Metal Products Co., Ltd. Wuxi City Lunsheng Materials Co., Ltd. Xuzhou Jieke Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd. Xuzhou Tianyi Metal Flux Factory Xuzhou Yongsheng Metallurgical Materials Co., Ltd. Zhaoqing Southern Aluminum Recycling Co., Ltd. Zhejiang Lanwei Environmental Protection Technology and Equipment Co., Ltd. Zhongyi Fengjinyi (Suzhou) Technology Co., Ltd. Zhongzhu New Materials Industry (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. Chongqing Jiantao Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd. Chongqing Shunbo Aluminum Alloy Co., Ltd. AICE 2026 SMM (21st) Aluminum Industry Conference & Aluminum Industry Expo See you next April!

In line with market development trends, SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd. (SMM) meticulously organized the selection of the Top 20 High-Quality Suppliers in China's Secondary Aluminum Industry. The event aimed to identify a group of aluminum scrap suppliers and secondary aluminum alloy ingot traders with stable supply and excellent market reputation. By systematically reviewing the domestic secondary aluminum industry chain, the event sought to play a demonstrative and leading role, helping China's secondary aluminum industry reach new heights. After evaluation by an expert panel composed of relevant leaders in the metal industry, industry experts, and heads of upstream and downstream leading enterprises and related supporting enterprises, the nominated companies were scored by experts. Combined with online voting results and SMM's enterprise rating model offline scoring, the final selection of the "2025 SMM Top 20 Aluminum Alloy Ingot Traders in China" and the "2025 SMM Top 20 Aluminum Scrap Suppliers in China" was made. The awards were presented at the grand banquet of the AICE 2025 SMM (20th) Aluminum Industry Conference and Aluminum Industry Expo, co-hosted by SMM, SMM Metal Trading Center, and Shandong Aisi Information Technology Co., Ltd., and co-organized by Zhongyifeng Jinyi (Suzhou) Technology Co., Ltd. and Lezhi County Qianrun Investment Service Co., Ltd. The 2025 SMM Top 20 Aluminum Scrap Suppliers in China include Double Win Industries INC, Aili Renewable Resources (Tianjin) Co., Ltd., Foshan Haoyi Metal Materials Co., Ltd., Foshan Xinshenghao Aluminum Co., Ltd., Guangdong Xuri Zhongsheng Metal Import & Export Co., Ltd., Kunshan Tenglin Material Recycling Co., Ltd., Nan'an Quanli Metal Co., Ltd., Ningbo Chengyuan Metal Co., Ltd., Ningbo Gongyi Alloy Materials Co., Ltd., Ningbo Jinmai Aluminum Billion Metal Materials Co., Ltd., Ningbo Jinxin Trading Co., Ltd., Ningbo Qilin Metal Materials Technology Co., Ltd., Ningbo Tongsheng New Materials Co., Ltd., Qingyuan Yuxiang Metal Technology Co., Ltd., Shantou Fujiu Renewable Resources Recycling Co., Ltd., Shanghai Humin Renewable Resources Co., Ltd., Shanghai Giant Alloy Materials Recycling Co., Ltd., Tianjin Sinone Renewable Resource Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Sansheng Metal Technology Co., Ltd., and Zhejiang Zhe Aluminum New Energy Co., Ltd. (The above companies are listed in alphabetical order, and the ranking is not in any particular order.) SMM Big Data Director Liu Xiaolei presented the awards to the winning companies. The 2025 SMM Top 20 Aluminum Alloy Ingot Traders in China include Chixin Supply Chain Management (Guangdong) Co., Ltd., Foshan Xiangneng Dazheng Trading Co., Ltd., Foshan Xinshenghao Aluminum Co., Ltd., Meiyin Ruijing (Ningbo) Aluminum Co., Ltd., Ningbo Donghui International Trade Co., Ltd., Ningbo Haitian Tongchuang Industrial Co., Ltd., Ningbo Kaitong Materials Co., Ltd., Ningbo Yingbang Import & Export Co., Ltd., Ningbo Xinglu Environmental Technology Co., Ltd., Xiamen Heyu Trading Co., Ltd., Shanghai Sanquan Industrial Co., Ltd., Shanghai Wurui Metal Group Co., Ltd., Shangkuang Aluminum Co., Ltd., Shendiao (Ningbo) Metal Trading Co., Ltd., Suzhou Jintian Import & Export Co., Ltd., Wuxi Shijiu Aluminum Co., Ltd., Wuchan Zhongda International Group Co., Ltd., CSSC Heavy Industry Materials Trade Group Guangzhou Co., Ltd., Zhongshan Hongfa Metal Co., Ltd., and Zhongshan Zhichen Metal Materials Co., Ltd. (The above companies are listed in alphabetical order, and the ranking is not in any particular order.) SMM South China Office General Manager Xie Xiujiang presented the awards to the winning companies. SMM congratulates the above award-winning companies and looks forward to more industry peers participating to jointly promote the healthy development of the industry. Click to view the special report on the AICE 2025 SMM (20th) Aluminum Industry Conference and Aluminum Industry Expo.

Introduction: In today's world, where the global goal of carbon neutrality is accelerating, secondary non-ferrous metals are embracing a historic development opportunity. The latest statistics show that for every 1 percentage point increase in China's recycling rate of secondary metals, 23 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions can be reduced. This article will provide an in-depth interpretation of the new 2024 policies on the supervision of secondary metal imports, unveiling the "green customs clearance" secrets within the multinational industry chain. [New Product Access: The Green Revolution of Strategic Resources] Driven by the dual carbon strategy, secondary metals have become the "urban mines" supporting the transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry. The newly revised "Technical Specifications for Secondary Metal Raw Materials" not only redefines the raw material classification system but also establishes a digital supervision framework. For importers, it is crucial to grasp the following key elements: Core Advantages The energy consumption of secondary aluminum production is only 5% of that of primary aluminum, and the carbon footprint of secondary copper is 65% less than that of ore-based copper. According to customs data from Q3 2024, the customs clearance time for compliant secondary copper and aluminum imports has been compressed to 3.5 working days, achieving a 400% efficiency improvement compared to ordinary metal scrap. [Key Points of the New Policy: Understanding the Customs' New "Metal Dictionary"] I. Triple Breakthroughs in Catalog Reconstruction 1. Digital Classification Standards Copper-based raw materials : Forming a three-tier gradient of "pure metal wire - mixed granules - refined copper wire nodules" Aluminum alloy family : Subdivided into three series: casting, wrought processing, and engineering pure aluminum Comparison Table of Old and New Catalogs 2. Qualitative Changes in Technical Indicators Adopting the Melt Flow Index (MFI) to replace traditional visual inspection methods and introducing XRF rapid detection technology: Example: Secondary wrought aluminum alloy must meet the following requirements: σb ≥ 180MPa δ5 ≥ 8% Brinell hardness HBW ≥ 45 3. Revolution in Customs Inspection and Testing Developing a "three-dimensional spectral matrix" detection system to achieve: 0.5-second early warning for heavy metal pollution 99.3% accuracy in AI recognition of non-metallic residues Online monitoring of radioactive isotopes [Customs Clearance Tips: Five Essential Strategies for Enterprises] Step-1: Traceability of Cargo Quality Establish a supplier ESG rating system, focusing on verifying: ISO 14064 certification of pre-processing plants Disassembly process monitored by electronic fencing Temperature and humidity sensor data chain during transportation Step-2: Smart Declaration System HS code selection matrix Step-3: Preventive Testing Recommended mandatory testing items for third-party laboratories: Melt Loss Rate (MLR) Three-dimensional distribution scanning of inclusions Pyrolysis gas chromatography of coating substances Step-4: Smart Document Management The blockchain document system must include: Laser traceability QR codes Multi-spectral analysis reports Carbon emission factor calculation sheets Step-5: Emergency Response Plan Reserve a special fund for return shipments. Registered AEO-certified enterprises can enjoy: 50% reduction in deposits Extension of customs payment deadlines to 90 days [Sobering Cases: Warnings of Multi-Million-Dollar Cargo Losses] Scenario 01: The Fatal Moisture Trap In August 2024, a Shenzhen enterprise imported 20 containers of secondary aluminum ingots, neglecting transportation environment monitoring: On-site inspection : Surface moisture content 0.8% → Deep-layer moisture content 11.3% Economic Loss : Port demurrage fees of 480,000 yuan + return shipment costs of 2.2 million yuan Scenario 02: The Butterfly Effect of Concealed Contaminants A hardware factory in Dongguan imported secondary copper granules contaminated with fragments of old circuit boards: Concealed Contaminants : Containing 0.3% lead solder Chain Reaction : Full-line production contamination, breach of a 300 million yuan order Scenario 03: The Abyss of Certification Fraud A Zhejiang trader trusted a forged EN 13920 certificate: Fraud Exposed : The EU registration number did not exist Qualification Loss : Customs credit rating downgraded to D class [Future Smart Manufacturing: The Digital Breakthrough of Secondary Metals] Framework of Smart Import Monitoring System Industry Trend Forecast Mandatory integration with secondary metal blockchain platforms by 2025 Smart container penetration rate to exceed 60% Multi-departmental joint punishment mechanisms to cover the entire supply chain [Strategic Conclusion] Standing at the forefront of global green trade, the import of secondary metals has entered the era of smart supervision. Enterprises urgently need to establish a three-in-one risk control system of "digital certification + process monitoring + smart logistics." Remember: Compliance is not a cost but the core competitiveness of the new era. When you successfully navigate through the policy fog, what you gain is not only customs clearance convenience but also the future code for sustainable development. Extended Thinking How can the RCEP agreement be utilized to obtain tariff preferences for secondary metals? How can Industry 4.0 technologies be deeply integrated with metal recycling?

On April 15, 2025, the Australian Anti-Dumping Commission issued Announcement No. 2025/024, stating that the Minister for Industry and Science had approved the final recommendations of the second sunset review conducted by the Australian Anti-Dumping Commission on anti-dumping and countervailing measures against silicon metal imported from China. It was decided that, starting from June 4, 2025, anti-dumping and countervailing duties would continue to be imposed on the subject products from China in the form of ad valorem duties, with the following rates: a provisional anti-dumping duty rate of 16.2%, a provisional countervailing duty rate of 29.4%, and a provisional combined anti-dumping and countervailing duty rate of 45.6%. This case involves products under Australian HS code 2804.69.00.14. On February 6, 2014, Australia initiated anti-dumping and countervailing investigations against silicon metal from China. On June 3, 2015, Australia issued an affirmative final ruling in this case, determining dumping margins of 18.3%–27.0%, subsidy margins of 6.3%–37.6%, and a provisional combined effective anti-dumping and countervailing duty rate of 12.0%–58.3%. On September 5, 2019, the Australian Anti-Dumping Commission issued Announcement No. 2019/112, stating that, in response to an application submitted by the domestic company Simcoa Operations Pty Ltd., it had initiated the first sunset review investigation on anti-dumping and countervailing measures against silicon metal imported from China. On May 12, 2020, the Australian Anti-Dumping Commission issued Announcement No. 2020/036, deciding to extend the anti-dumping and countervailing measures on the subject products from China starting from June 4, 2020, and to impose anti-dumping and countervailing duties in the form of ad valorem duties, with a dumping margin of 20.7%, a subsidy margin of 34.8%, and a provisional combined effective anti-dumping and countervailing duty rate of 55.5% for all Chinese exporters. On July 2, 2024, the Australian Anti-Dumping Commission issued Announcement No. 2024/042, stating that, in response to an application submitted by the domestic company Simcoa Operations Pty Ltd., it had initiated the second sunset review investigation on anti-dumping and countervailing measures against silicon metal imported from China. (Compiled from the Australian Anti-Dumping Commission) (Compiled by Guangxia Zhao) (Proofread by Lu Wen) Original text: https://www.industry.gov.au/sites/default/files/adc/public-record/2025-04/651_-_11_-_notice_-_adn_2025-024_-_findings_of_continuation_inquiry_651.pdf

According to customs data, in terms of exports, China's silicon metal exports in March 2025 reached 59,500 mt, up 35% MoM but down 7% YoY. From January to March 2025, the cumulative silicon metal exports totaled 156,200 mt, down 5% YoY. In terms of imports, China's silicon metal imports in March 2025 stood at 1,600 mt, down 5% MoM but up 23% YoY. From January to March 2025, the cumulative silicon metal imports amounted to 4,600 mt, down 26% YoY.