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Comprehensive trade documentation, Incoterms 2020 rules, primary loading ports (Karachi & Port Qasim), transit schedules, and quality certifications for importing premium zinc products worldwide.

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BhattiZinc is Pakistan's premier non-ferrous metallurgical processor and global exporter of high-grade zinc products, operating continuous production and refining facilities in Gujranwala with maritime dispatches via Karachi Port Trust (KPT) and Port Muhammad Bin Qasim (PQA). Since 2001, BhattiZinc has executed over 2,500 international commercial shipments, supplying Special High Grade (SHG 99.995% Zn) ingots, secondary zinc ingots (95–98% Zn), zinc die-casting alloys (92–94% Zn), and industrial zinc oxide (99.99% ZnO) to 45+ destinations across the Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, and Europe. All dispatches adhere to ISO 9001:2015 quality frameworks, EU REACH chemical compliance, and standardized Incoterms 2020 rules, backed by full spectrometric Certificates of Analysis and third-party pre-shipment inspection (SGS / Alfred H Knight).

Origin: Pakistan (TDAP Reg. Exporter) Loading Ports: Karachi Port (KPT) & Port Qasim (PQA) Container Capacities: 20–25 MT per 20ft FCL Primary Incoterms: FOB, CFR, CIF, DAP, DDP Testing: Spectrometry & SGS Certified
Reliable Global Sourcing

How Does BhattiZinc Manage Global Zinc Supply & Freight?

International zinc procurement demands more than competitive spot pricing — reliable vessel booking, strict moisture-barrier packaging, precise customs documentation, and adherence to tight manufacturing schedules are paramount. BhattiZinc has exported refined zinc metals and zinc derivatives internationally for more than 25 years.

Through established partnerships with global ocean carriers (including Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, and Hapag-Lloyd) operating out of Karachi's dual deep-water ports, we ensure guaranteed container allocations and prompt bill of lading issuance. Our dedicated in-house trade desk manages customs clearance, export rebates, consular legalization, and phytosanitary certifications, giving overseas buyers transparent tracking and zero port-side demurrage delays.

Whether supplying continuous hot-dip galvanizers in the Gulf, die-casters in Southeast Asia, or tire and rubber chemical formulators in Europe, BhattiZinc acts as an integrated supply-chain extension with consistent metallurgical integrity.

Commercial container freight vessel transporting industrial metals across global shipping corridors
Global Ocean Freight Operations Multi-Carrier Routing • FCL & LCL
25+
Years Exporting
Continuous export history since 2001
45+
Destinations
Active supply corridors across 4 continents
3+
Weekly Sailings
Regular container dispatches from Karachi
24h
Quote Response
Prompt commercial FOB/CIF costings
100%
Doc Accuracy
Zero customs discrepancy rate
ISO
9001:2015
International quality management certified
End-to-End Trade Architecture

What Are the 6 Core Export Capabilities We Deliver?

Comprehensive Documentation

Every consignment ships with full legal documentation: Commercial Invoice with HS codes, Packing List, Original negotiable B/L, Certificate of Origin (Form A / TDAP), Spectrometric CoA, ISPM-15 Fumigation, and GHS-compliant Safety Data Sheets.

Secure International Payment Terms

We support Irrevocable Letters of Credit (L/C at sight) from first-class international banks, Telegraphic Transfer (T/T with 30% advance deposit and balance against copy BL), and Document Against Payment (D/P) to ensure secure bilateral trading.

Multimodal Freight Logistics

Contracts negotiated under FOB, CFR, CIF, DAP, or DDP. We coordinate direct road container trailers from our Gujranwala plant to terminal berths at Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim, providing seamless multimodal cargo handling.

REACH & Quality Compliance

Our zinc products conform to European REACH regulations, ASTM B6 standard specifications for zinc metal, and ISO 9001:2015 quality standards. We facilitate accredited third-party inspections via SGS or Alfred H Knight prior to departure.

Dual Port Access & Transit Speeds

Fast transit times from Pakistan’s deep-water ports: 5–7 days to Middle Eastern hubs (Jebel Ali / Dammam), 10–14 days to Southeast Asia (Singapore), and 20–28 days to European gateways (Rotterdam / Antwerp).

Structured Trade Facilities

Registered with leading Pakistani commercial and foreign banking institutions, BhattiZinc facilitates competitive trade finance, export credit lines, and tailored shipment scheduling for regular monthly volume contracts.

International Commercial Terms

Which Incoterms 2020 Rules Apply to International Zinc Orders?

BhattiZinc executes international non-ferrous sales under standard Incoterms® 2020 published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). These rules clearly define the division of costs, freight risks, insurance liability, and customs responsibilities between buyer and seller.

Most Popular Trade Terms

FOB Karachi: Buyer handles ocean freight from Karachi Port; recommended for buyers with global maritime carrier contracts.
CIF Destination: BhattiZinc covers freight and marine insurance to your port; popular for hassle-free procurement.

EXW
Ex Works
Buyer collects from our Gujranwala plant. Buyer assumes all road freight, export clearance, and ocean transport risk.
FCA
Free Carrier
BhattiZinc delivers export-cleared cargo to buyer's nominated carrier at our plant or inland container depot (ICD).
FOB
Free On Board
[Most Popular] BhattiZinc delivers and loads cargo onto the vessel at Karachi Port or Port Qasim. Risk transfers upon loading.
CFR
Cost & Freight
BhattiZinc pays sea freight to destination port. Buyer secures marine cargo insurance and handles customs clearance.
CIF
Cost, Insurance & Freight
[Most Popular] BhattiZinc covers sea freight and marine cargo insurance to destination port. Turnkey arrival.
CPT
Carriage Paid To
BhattiZinc covers carriage to named destination. Risk transfers upon handover to first inland carrier in Pakistan.
CIP
Carriage & Ins. Paid
BhattiZinc pays freight and comprehensive Institute Cargo Clauses (A) insurance to buyer's designated terminal.
DAP
Delivered at Place
BhattiZinc delivers goods to buyer's designated destination ready for unloading. Buyer handles import duty.
DDP
Delivered Duty Paid
Complete door-to-door delivery: BhattiZinc handles ocean shipping, insurance, import customs clearance, and duties.
DPU
Delivered at Place Unloaded
BhattiZinc delivers and unloads cargo at buyer's warehouse or terminal. Buyer handles import duties.
Rigorous Quality Assurance

What Pre-Shipment Inspection & Export Documents Are Provided?

Importing non-ferrous metals requires absolute documentary accuracy to avoid customs holding fees and regulatory holdups. Every BhattiZinc dispatch is accompanied by an authenticated, bank-compliant documentation package.

Third-Party Pre-Shipment Inspections: At buyer request, independent surveying agencies such as SGS Pakistan or Alfred H Knight conduct pre-loading inspections directly at our warehouse or port container terminal. The survey inspects chemical composition through representative sampling, verify gross and tare container weights on certified weighbridges, and witness the placement of customs tamper-evident bottle seals.

Spectrometric laboratory testing and quality verification of zinc ingots before export dispatch
Laboratory Spectrometric Analysis Third-Party SGS / Alfred H Knight Surveys
Commercial Invoice

Itemised multi-currency invoice (USD/EUR) detailing exact net/gross weights, HS codes, contract number, and origin declaration.

Packing List

Itemized container packing list indicating pallet numbers, ingot bundle counts, seal numbers, and tare/gross weights per container.

Bill of Lading (B/L)

Original negotiable marine Bill of Lading (3/3 set) or clean Seaway Bill issued by leading international shipping lines.

Certificate of Origin

Formal Certificate of Origin issued by Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) and Lahore/Gujranwala Chambers of Commerce.

Certificate of Analysis (CoA)

Comprehensive optical emission spectrometry (OES) chemical test report certifying minimum purity (e.g. 99.995% Zn) and trace limits.

SGS Inspection Report

Independent third-party inspection certificate verifying chemical assay, physical weight verification, and container seal numbers.

ISPM-15 Fumigation Certificate

Certified heat-treatment or methyl bromide fumigation certificate for all wooden pallets, complying with international biosecurity laws.

GHS Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Updated 16-section Material Safety Data Sheet complying with global GHS, EU REACH, and OSHA hazcom standards.

Maritime Infrastructure

What Are the Primary Ports of Loading, Routes & Transit Times?

BhattiZinc dispatches all sea-freight shipments through Pakistan's two primary deep-water shipping complexes on the Arabian Sea: Karachi Port Trust (KPT) and Port Muhammad Bin Qasim (PQA). Both ports offer dedicated container freight stations (CFS), electronic customs filing (WeBOC), and daily feeder sailings connecting to global mother vessels.

Harbor container cranes and deep water shipping berths at commercial export port
Commercial Berth Facilities Karachi Port (KPT) • Port Qasim (PQA)
Global Region Destination Port & Country Est. Transit Time Sailing Frequency Recommended Incoterms
Middle East Jebel Ali (Dubai), UAE 5–7 days 3× weekly FOB / CIF / DAP
Middle East Dammam / Jubail, Saudi Arabia 7–10 days 2× weekly FOB / CFR / CIF
Middle East Sohar / Muscat, Oman 4–6 days 2× weekly FOB / CIF
South Asia Chittagong, Bangladesh 5–8 days Weekly FOB / CFR / CIF
South Asia Colombo, Sri Lanka 3–5 days 2× weekly FOB / CFR
Southeast Asia Singapore Port, Singapore 10–14 days Weekly FOB / CFR / CIF
Southeast Asia Port Klang, Malaysia 12–16 days Weekly FOB / CFR / CIF
Southeast Asia Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 14–18 days Weekly FOB / CFR
Europe Rotterdam, Netherlands 20–28 days Weekly FOB / CFR / CIF / DAP
Europe Antwerp, Belgium 22–28 days Weekly FOB / CFR / CIF
Europe Piraeus, Greece 18–24 days Weekly FOB / CFR / CIF
Africa Mombasa, Kenya 16–20 days Bi-weekly FOB / CFR / CIF
Africa Lagos (Apapa), Nigeria 22–28 days Bi-weekly FOB / CIF

* Estimated transit days reflect port-to-port maritime journeys under standard carrier rotations. Direct bill of lading tracking numbers provided on cargo departure.

Palletized industrial zinc ingots and chemical bags in export warehouse facility
ISPM-15 Export Packaging Steel-Strapped Ingots • Shrink-Wrapped Chemicals
Cargo Security

How Are Zinc Metal & Oxide Products Packaged for Sea Transport?

Zinc ingots and zinc chemicals require specialized stowage to prevent oxidation, water ingress, and cargo shifting during rough ocean voyages. BhattiZinc follows rigorous packaging protocols tailored to product form:

  • ✓ SHG & Secondary Zinc Ingots: Stacked onto heat-treated ISPM-15 fumigated wooden pallets (approx. 1,000 kg net per pallet), bound with 4× high-tensile steel straps, and protected with heavy-gauge waterproof polyethylene shrink wrapping.
  • ✓ Zinc Oxide Powder: Packed in 25 kg 3-ply kraft paper bags with inner polyethylene moisture-proof barrier lining, palletized and stretch-wrapped (1,000 kg per pallet), or 1,000 kg woven polypropylene bulk bags (Big Bags).
  • ✓ Container Stuffing & Lashing: Stuffed in clean 20ft standard dry containers (GP) up to maximum allowable road/ocean payload (20 to 25 MT), braced with heavy timber dunnage and heavy-duty corner air bags.
Customs Classification

Harmonised Tariff Classification (HS Codes)

All BhattiZinc export invoices and bills of lading declare World Customs Organization (WCO) 6-digit Harmonised System codes. Please confirm destination country sub-headings with your local clearing agent.

Commodity HS Code Official International Description
SHG Zinc Ingots (99.995%) 7901.11 Zinc, not alloyed, containing by weight >= 99.99% of zinc
Secondary Zinc Ingots (95–98%) 7901.12 Zinc, not alloyed, containing by weight < 99.99% of zinc
Zinc Alloys (Zamak / Die-Cast) 7901.20 Zinc alloys (containing aluminum, copper, magnesium)
Zinc Oxide (99.99% Purity) 2817.00 Zinc oxide; zinc peroxide
Zinc Dust & Micro-Powder 7903.10 Zinc dust (for protective coatings and chemical synthesis)
Zinc Powders & Flakes 7903.90 Zinc powders and flakes, other
Zinc Ash & Residues 2620.19 Slag, ash and residues containing mainly zinc, other
Zinc Dross (Top/Bottom) 2620.11 Hard zinc spelter (zinc dross from galvanizing)
Zinc Waste & Scrap 7902.00 Zinc waste and scrap
Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate / Heptahydrate 2833.29 Sulfates of other metals (zinc sulfate fertilizer/industrial grade)
Trade Intelligence & Knowledge Base

Frequently Asked Questions for Zinc Export Buyers

Key answers on minimum orders, payment structures, inspection protocols and export logistics from Pakistan.

Q1 What is the Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) for international zinc shipments?
The standard commercial minimum order quantity for sea-freight container export is one 20ft Full Container Load (FCL). For refined zinc ingots (SHG and secondary), one 20ft container holds 20 to 25 Metric Tons (MT) on palletized bundles. For zinc oxide powder, one 20ft FCL contains approximately 18 to 20 MT packed in 25 kg bags. Trial orders or specialized alloy test batches can be arranged under Less than Container Load (LCL) freight on a case-by-case basis.
Q2 Which international payment terms does BhattiZinc accept?
We accept 100% Irrevocable Letters of Credit (L/C at sight) confirmed by top-tier international financial institutions, Telegraphic Transfer (T/T with a 30% advance deposit upon contract signing and the 70% balance payable against copy Bill of Lading and inspection certificate), and Document Against Payment (D/P). Established corporate buyers with recurrent monthly orders may apply for revolving credit terms following trade credit verification.
Q3 How does BhattiZinc verify chemical composition and purity before loading?
Every production batch is sampled and analyzed using calibrated optical emission spectrometry (OES) and atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) in our ISO 9001:2015 laboratory to generate an official Certificate of Analysis (CoA). Additionally, international buyers may nominate independent surveying bodies — such as SGS Pakistan or Alfred H Knight — to conduct pre-shipment sampling, spectrometric analysis, gross weight checks, and container stuffing surveillance.
Q4 Are BhattiZinc products compliant with European REACH regulations?
Yes. All BhattiZinc export materials comply with European Union REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) standards for non-ferrous metals and metal oxides. We furnish complete GHS-formatted Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Certificates of Origin approved by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), and customs declarations required across all EU and EEA ports.
Q5 What are the transit times from Karachi ports to Europe, the Gulf, and Southeast Asia?
Sea-freight departures from Karachi Port Trust (KPT) and Port Muhammad Bin Qasim (PQA) offer direct rotations: 5 to 7 days to the Middle East (Jebel Ali, Dammam, Sohar), 10 to 16 days to Southeast Asia (Singapore, Port Klang, Ho Chi Minh City), and 20 to 28 days to major European ports (Rotterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg, Piraeus). Container tracking details and sailing schedules are provided promptly upon vessel departure.

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