Procurement Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Get direct, authoritative answers to the most common questions regarding chemical specifications, customs clearances, REACH registrations, and logistics terms.

Q: Who handles sales and contract inquiries in Europe?

All European inquiries, pricing agreements, contract structuring, and custom alloying specifications are coordinated directly through our Sales Office in Ireland, managed by our European Partner, Noel Murphy. This ensures native English communication, rapid technical responses, and alignment with European business terms.

Q: Are Tech Aluminum products REACH compliant?

Yes. All primary aluminium ingots (A7) and casting alloys (ADC12, Al-Si series) exported by Tech Aluminum are fully registered under EU REACH regulations. We provide verified REACH pre-registration and registration numbers with every customs entry package.

Q: Do we qualify for duty-free imports under the EU-Egypt Association Agreement?

Yes, completely! Aluminium ingots originating from our smelter in Egypt qualify for 0% preferential customs import duty. Our logistics team issues a validated EUR.1 Movement Certificate with each shipment to guarantee duty-free customs clearance in all European Union member states.

Q: What is the Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)?

Our standard Minimum Order Quantity is 20 Metric Tonnes, which corresponds to one Full Container Load (1 FCL) in a 20-foot heavy container. For trial heats or initial factory approval audits, smaller sample allotments can be structured under custom agreements.

Q: What are the typical transit times to European ports?

Thanks to our proximity to the Suez Canal and Alexandria shipping lanes, we deliver rapidly:
Southern Europe (Genoa, Barcelona): 10–14 days transit.
Northern Europe (Rotterdam, Hamburg): 18–24 days transit.

Q: Can you produce customized chemical alloy specifications?

Yes. In addition to standard EN AC-46000 (ADC12 equivalent) and A7 primary ingots, our state-of-the-art foundry can adjust iron, silicon, copper, or manganese parameters within tight tolerances to match your factory's specific die-casting or extrusion parameters.

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Speak directly with Noel Murphy for custom specifications, pricing indexes, or contract timelines.

Direct Email: noel@egyptalumin.com · WhatsApp: Direct Chat