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China Aluminum Scrap Imports Hit by Intensified Customs Checks, SMM Reports

iconJun 13, 2017 16:08
Source:SMM
China Customs has intensified checks on scrap imports this year, leading to a significant increase in the number of containers being rejected, SMM learned.

SHANGHAI, Jun. 13 (SMM) – China Customs has intensified checks on scrap imports this year, leading to a significant increase in the number of containers being rejected, SMM learned.

In particular, overseas traders are less willing to export recently, and demand from China has weakened as well. 

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