What it is
Bare bright wire, cable scrap, tubes and mixed copper, re-melted or refined into rod, sheet and alloys.
Millberry / bare bright (No. 1)Birch/Cliff (No. 2)Berry/CandyCable scrap with insulation
Where imports come from
Copper scrap imports rose 45% to 197,224 t in 2023-24.
Rules before you buy or sell
- Imported metal scrap must meet DGFT and customs conditions and the Hazardous and Other Wastes Rules, 2016; burning cable insulation in the open is not allowed.
- Check the current import and export policy for your exact 8-digit HS code in the DGFT ITC(HS) schedules.
Storage and handling
Store in a locked, covered area; keep grades separate.
Businesses that use it
Metal Scrap Recycling Unit →Non-Ferrous Castings Foundry (Brass, Bronze, Gun Metal) →Copper Bottles and Jugs →