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Millberry copper scrap: verified buyers and sellers

Millberry is the trade name for clean, bare, unalloyed copper wire scrap, usually 99% copper or better, close to the ISRI grades Barley and Berry. Scrap yards and recyclers sell it, and refineries, rod mills and scrap traders in India, China and South East Asia buy it. On Copper Supply you can post a free requirement or offer and deal only with members who have passed an ID check.

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How millberry copper scrap is priced

Millberry is priced against the LME, usually as a percentage of the LME or a discount per tonne below it. Clean bare bright wire sells close to the LME, because a refinery or rod mill can use it almost like cathode. Berry (No. 1 wire) with light oxidation sells a little lower.

The price moves with the true grade, the share of fine or burnt wire, the location, freight to the buyer, and the payment terms. Offers far below the LME, such as 30% to 50% under, are a common sign of a scam.

Payment is usually TT after inspection at loading, often split around the bill of lading, or a letter of credit for repeat business. On Copper Supply you can price a scrap listing as a % of LME on the Cu content, LME − US$/t, LME ± %, a fixed price, or open to offers.

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Typical millberry copper scrap specification

Material
Clean, bare, uncoated, unalloyed copper wire
Copper
Usually 99% Cu or more; claims of 99.9% or 99.99% must be tested
Matching ISRI grades
Barley (No. 1 bare bright wire) and Berry (No. 1 copper wire)
Wire size
No finer than No. 16 gauge (about 1.3 mm) for Barley and Berry
Must be free of
Insulation, tin or other plating, burnt wire, oil, brass and hair wire
Packing
Bales, coils or loose in 20 ft containers
Inspection
Visual check, sampling, weighing, radiation check and loading supervision

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Documents you'll see

  • SCO or FCO with grade, tonnage and loading port
  • Proforma invoice and SPA
  • Dated photos and video of the actual lot
  • Pre-shipment inspection: SGS, Bureau Veritas or similar
  • PSIC for shipments to India
  • Weight list and packing list
  • Radiation check certificate
  • Scrap export licence or permit
  • Certificate of origin
  • Bill of lading

Red flags

  • Millberry offered at 30% to 50% below the LME
  • Photos that also appear on other websites, or no video of the actual lot
  • Full payment by TT before loading, or a deposit to an account in another name or country
  • Refusal of pre-shipment inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas or similar
  • "99.99%" claimed for scrap with no test
  • A recently registered company with no yard, or a yard address that is a house or an office

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Questions people ask

What is millberry copper?

Millberry is a trade name for clean, bare, unalloyed copper wire scrap, usually 99% copper or better. It is close to the ISRI grades Barley (bare bright wire) and Berry (No. 1 copper wire). Ask the seller which grade they mean and test it.

How is millberry copper scrap priced?

As a percentage of the LME or a discount per tonne below it. Clean bare bright wire sells close to the LME. The grade, location, freight and payment terms move the price.

Who buys millberry copper scrap?

Copper refineries, rod mills, brass mills and scrap traders. India, China, South East Asia, South Korea and Japan are large markets. China only accepts copper scrap that meets its standard for recycled copper raw materials.

How do I know a copper scrap seller is real?

Check the company in its official registry, look at the yard on a map, and ask for a live video of the actual lot. Use pre-shipment inspection and start with one container. A price far below the LME and a demand for full payment before loading are the most common scam signs.

Is millberry 99.99% real?

Clean bare bright wire can be very pure, but scrap is not certified like cathode, and many offers that say 99.99% are untested or fake. Ask for an independent assay and inspection. Treat the number as a claim until it is tested.

What documents do I need to import copper scrap into India?

Indian importers of metal scrap need a pre-shipment inspection certificate (PSIC) from an approved inspection agency, along with the bill of lading, invoice, packing list and certificate of origin. Check the current rules with your customs agent, as they can change.

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