[SMM Aluminum Flash News] India Debates Aluminium Scrap Import Duty as Recyclers Call for Tariff Removal

Published: Jul 7, 2026 11:08

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India's aluminium industry is debating aluminium scrap import duties and quality regulations. While the Aluminium Association of India (AAI) supports stricter quality controls, the Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) and Aluminium Secondary Manufacturers Association (ASMA) are calling for the removal of the current 2.5% import duty to reduce raw material costs. Industry participants also noted that tightening scrap retention policies in Europe, the Middle East and the US could further influence India's future scrap import policy.

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