Frequently Asked Questions

Brindale Limited is a trading company specializing in ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals. 

Supplier to buyers (mills, smelters, recyclers) and 

Buyer to suppliers (scrap yards, traders, recyclers).

We work with established businesses that:

• Have at least 3 years of experience in scrap trading or recycling.
• Understand international trade and payment terms.
• Operate professionally and transparently.

We do not work with inexperienced companies, first-time importers/exporters, or buyers/sellers with a history of disputes.

Our team has 10-15 years of industry experience in global scrap trading.

We maintain a global network of vetted buyers and suppliers, including steel mills, smelters, and recyclers. Every partner is screened for reliability to ensure smooth transactions.

To begin, please email us at info@brindalemetals.com with your requirements. We will review your inquiry and guide you through completing our Know Your Customer (KYC) form along with the required supporting documents.

All buyers and suppliers go through our comprehensive due diligence process, which typically includes:

• Credit and Financial Checks – verifying financial standing to ensure reliability.
• Company Verification – confirming business registration, operating licenses, and years in operation.
• Compliance Screening – checking against international sanction lists, anti-money laundering (AML) rules, and trade compliance regulations.
• Reputation & Track Record – assessing performance and trade history to avoid problematic partners.
• Operational Capacity – ensuring suppliers can consistently deliver on volume, quality, and timelines, and buyers can meet contractual obligations.

Only once these checks are satisfactorily completed, we issue a contract outlining all agreed terms and conditions. 

Within 5 business days once all required documents are received.

Quality is verified at both ends port of loading and port of discharge by an independent international inspection company (e.g. SGS, Bureau Veritas). Their certificates of quality and quantity are binding on both buyer and seller.

As per standard industry practice to ensure fairness and continuity.

Weight claims: Adjustments are made as credits against future orders (no cash refunds).

Other claims: No claims are accepted for customs duties, port charges, or incidental expenses.

48hours due to market fluctuations.

Scrap is traded according to ISRI specifications (www.isri.org), not by photos.  Pictures are not a reliable measure of quality, grade, or consistency.

It’s also important to note that scrap is a moving commodity, it is continuously bought, sold, and shipped. By the time price and terms are agreed upon, the specific material shown in a photo may no longer be available.

For accuracy and fairness, all shipments are inspected and certified by internationally recognized surveyors (e.g., SGS, Bureau Veritas). Their inspection reports, not photos, provide the binding confirmation of quality and quantity.

We trade in USD only.

We supply globally, except to countries under international sanctions.

• LC at Sight (100%) – Irrevocable, confirmed by a prime bank, valid for 45 days.
• DP (Documents Against Payment) – Available by arrangement.
• CAD (Cash Against Documents) – Available by arrangement.

For maximum security, we recommend LC at Sight.

Payment should be made as per the due date mentioned on the commercial invoice. Our banking details are included on the invoice.

Typical documentation includes:

1. Commercial Invoice
2. Packing List
3. Certificate of Origin
4. Bill of Lading
5. Pre-Loading Inspection Certificate (Quality & Quantity)

Additional documents may be provided as per contract.

We usually ship on CNF or CIF terms, depending on the commodity and buyer’s request. 

No. We deliver to main sea ports only. 

On BL final discharge port can be mentioned as per your requirement however Inland transport must be arranged and paid for by the buyer.

Generally, no. For liability and compliance reasons, visits are not allowed unless legally required and after contractual obligations are secured.

No. Standard practice is payment against documents or LC at sight. We recommend LC at sight for buyer security.

Payment must be made as per invoice. Failure to pay may result in goods being resold to another buyer.