Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Aluminium industry seeks higher duties on scrap imports
The Aluminium Association of India wants the government to increase taxes on low-quality aluminium scrap being imported from other countries.
They say this will help protect Indian aluminium makers who are struggling because of cheap, poor-quality imports.
The association also wants the government to set quality standards for aluminium scrap, similar to what other countries are doing.
They believe this will help India create a better system for recycling aluminium within the country, reducing the need to import scrap and saving money.
The government is considering these requests, but it's not clear yet what they will decide.
Aluminium Association of India seeks higher duties on low-grade scrap imports to protect domestic industry.
Association urges immediate notification of BIS scrap standards to classify and regulate scrap quality.
Proposed import duty on low-grade scrap is 7.5% to curb poor-quality imports.
Aluminium imports have more than doubled from FY15 to FY26, with a significant increase in the import bill.
Association advocates for a robust domestic scrap collection and recycling system to reduce forex loss.
- Who
- Aluminium Association of India
- What
- Seeking higher duties on low-grade scrap imports to protect domestic aluminium industry
- When
- Representation made to CBIC; exact timeline for government response not specified
- Where
- India
- Why
- To curb imports of poor-quality scrap, protect domestic industry, and promote circular economy goals
Aluminium Association of India
Government and Importers
Import Duties
Aluminium Association of India
Seeks higher basic customs duty and other trade measures to curb poor-quality scrap imports.
Government and Importers
May consider maintaining current duties or implementing different measures.
Quality Standards
Aluminium Association of India
Urges immediate notification of BIS scrap standards to classify and regulate scrap quality.
Government and Importers
May delay or modify the implementation of BIS standards.
Domestic Recycling
Aluminium Association of India
Advocates for a robust domestic scrap collection and recycling system to reduce forex loss.
Government and Importers
May prioritize other economic or trade policies over domestic recycling initiatives.
- Aluminium Imports (FY15-FY26)
- Increased from 1.53 MTPA to 3.48 MTPA
- Import Bill (FY15-FY26)
- Raised from ₹23,328 crore to ₹88,434 crore
- Scrap Imports (FY15-FY26)
- Rose from 840 KTPA to 2,028 KTPA
- Forex Outgo (FY26)
- ₹40,203 crore
- Proposed Import Duty on Low-Grade Scrap
- 7.5%
