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Importing Incoloy 800 (UNS N08800 / W.Nr. 1.4876 / NS111) plates, round bars, or seamless tubes from China can significantly reduce project material costs while maintaining ASTM/EN compliance—if you manage documentation, quality verification, and Incoterms correctly. This guide walks procurement and project buyers from Shanghai COCESS Special Alloys Co., Ltd. through the entire process: supplier vetting, certification requirements by destination, export packing, shipping, and customs clearance tips for the EU, USA, and Middle East.
Confirm the Correct Grade Before You Buy: N08800 vs N08810/N08811
Many import mistakes start with ordering the wrong variant:
Incoloy 800 (N08800 / 1.4876): General high-temp oxidation/carburization resistance, heat exchangers, furnace parts. ASME design temp. limit ~538°C for pressure vessels.
Incoloy 800H (N08810 / 1.4958): Controlled C ≥0.05%, coarse grain (ASTM 5+), for creep-governed design 593–760°C.
Incoloy 800HT (N08811 / 1.4959): Al+Ti ≥0.85%, coarse grain, for severe creep >760°C.
Your purchase order and MTC must state the UNS number (preferably N08800 or N08810/N08811) and refer to ASTM B409/B408/B407 and the edition year. Ambiguous "Incoloy 800 type" descriptions cause customs and inspector rejections.
Required Documentation for International Shipments
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Document |
Purpose |
Note for Incoloy 800 |
|---|---|---|
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Commercial Invoice |
Customs valuation |
Declare HS code (usually 7508.90 / 7219.90 or 7304.41 depending on form—confirm with broker) |
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Packing List |
Cargo identification, GW/NW, package count |
Mark heat numbers per bundle/box |
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Mill Test Certificate (MTC) |
Proof of grade, chemistry, mech. props |
EN 10204 3.1 minimum; 3.2 if project requires TPI (SGS/TÜV/BV) |
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Certificate of Origin (CO) |
Preferential duty / origin proof |
Usually issued by CCPIT; needed for GCC & some EU member states |
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Bill of Lading (B/L) |
Title & transport contract |
Telex Release common for air; Sea Waybill or B/L for ocean |
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Optional: Material Declaration / REACH / RoHS |
EU importers |
Ni-base alloys generally out of RoHS scope; REACH SVHC <0.1% confirmation sometimes requested |
Destination-Specific Import Notes
???????? European Union
Incoloy 800 falls under REACH—your Chinese supplier should confirm no SVHC >0.1% w/w in declaration letter.
CE marking is not applicable to raw mill products—only to fabricated pressure equipment (PED 2014/68/EU) assembled in the EU.
Customs typically accept EN 10204 3.1 MTC referencing EN 10095 (1.4876). Dual English/optional local language helpful but not mandatory.
Prefer Incoterms: FOB Shanghai / CIF Rotterdam or Antwerp / DAP your warehouse.
???????? United States
HS code commonly 7508.90.0000 (other Ni alloy bars/plates) or 7304.41.3000 (alloy steel seamless pipe—used by analogy for Ni alloy tube, confirm with US customs broker).
No anti-dumping duties on Incoloy 800 from China currently (unlike some stainless categories), but always verify latest CBP bulletins.
MTC should reference ASME SA/ASTM B409-B407; USDA/NRC/nuclear projects may require additional traceability.
U.S. buyers often request PMI report and country-of-origin marking on packaging.
???? Middle East (UAE / Saudi / Qatar / Kuwait)
SASO / SABER (Saudi) or COC may be required for fabricated items—raw alloy usually cleared with MTC + CO + Invoice.
Certificate of Origin (attested by Chamber of Commerce / Embassy when requested) is commonly needed for VAT/duty purposes.
Arabic translation of MTC is notmandatory for clearance but sometimes requested by end-user QA.
Export Packing & Quality Assurance from China Warehouse
Plates: VCI paper interleaved, edge-protected, strapped on wooden pallets, export seaworthy shrink-wrap.
Bars: Bundled with steel strapping, end-capped, anti-rust coated if long transit; tag showing heat number on each bundle.
Seamless Pipes: End caps + hexagonal bundling + woven bag or plywood crate; beveled ends protected.
All packages: Stencil-marked with PO#, heat number, dims, net/gross weight, and "FRAGILE / KEEP DRY".
Optional: Pre-shipment PMI (XRF), photos of markings, and packing list with heat number cross-reference sent before departure.
Sample RFQ Template to Send Chinese Suppliers
Alloy: Incoloy 800 (UNS N08800 / W.Nr.1.4876)
Form: Plate / Round Bar / Seamless Tube
Dimension: e.g. Plate 12×1500×6000mm (Qty: 5 pcs)
Standard: ASTM B409 / B407 / B408
Condition: Solution Annealed + Pickled
MTC: EN 10204 3.1 (3.2 if TPI required)
Destination Port: e.g. Rotterdam / Houston / Jebel Ali
Incoterm Requested: FOB Shanghai / CIF / DAP
PMI / UT / ET: Yes / No
Project Use: Heat exchanger / Furnace component / Pressure vessel (note if 800H/800HT needed)
Shanghai COCESS Special Alloys Co., Ltd. (Shanghai Kesaishi Special Alloy) exports Incoloy 800, 800H, and 800HT in plate, bar, forged block, and seamless pipe worldwide. We provide full documentation sets (EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2, CO, REACH declaration), export seaworthy packing, and coordinate third-party inspection (SGS / TÜV / BV) per your project spec.
Send your RFQ with dimensions, quantity, destination port, and certification needs—we reply with stock status and formal proforma invoice / quotation, usually within one working day.
Website: https://en.cocessalloys.com
Email: sales@cocessalloys.com
