For European buyers
Aluminium die castings for European manufacturers, made in India
EN AC alloys, high pressure and gravity die casting, machining and finishing from one ISO 9001 plant. Built for buyers who need a second source outside their region, with the paperwork EU imports now require.
Why work with Alcast
One supplier from casting to finished part
Alcast has made aluminium die castings in Satara, Maharashtra, since 2009, and some customer relationships have run for more than 15 years. We cast, trim, machine, finish and inspect under one roof across four operational units, so you deal with one supplier and one quality system from raw casting to a ready-to-fit part.
For European buyers we work to EN 1706 alloy designations such as EN AC-46000 and EN AC-46500, ISO 8062-3 casting tolerances and measurement at the 20 °C reference temperature, and we can prepare initial samples with an ISIR when your process calls for one.
What European importers need to know
EU CBAM and the India–EU trade agreement
EU carbon border adjustment (CBAM)
EU CBAM covers aluminium goods by CN code, including heading 7616, other articles of aluminium. Importers above 50 tonnes of CBAM goods a year need authorised declarant status and must report embedded emissions.
We will work with you or your adviser to provide production data, so you are not forced onto default values. Read our CBAM guide.
India–EU trade agreement
India and the EU concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement in January 2026. It is going through ratification and is not yet in force, so standard EU duty rates apply until it is.
When it enters into force, we will help you claim any preferential rate it offers.
Duty and scope
Duty rates and CBAM scope both depend on classification. A casting declared as a part of a machine may fall under a different code from a general aluminium article.
Confirm the code for each part with your customs broker before comparing landed costs.
How an export order runs
From your drawing to your dock
A realistic plan for a new part. Repeat orders only need the production and freight steps.
- Enquiry and DFM review
Send a drawing and annual volume. We reply within 24 hours with a quotation or the questions we need answered first.
- Tooling
Typically 6 to 10 weeks from a signed-off 3D model, depending on die size and complexity; some simpler tools take 2 to 4 weeks. Your tooling remains your property.
- Samples by air
T0 trial, dimensional layout and first article inspection. Samples reach you by air in about a week.
- Approval
Your sign-off, plus PPAP, ISIR or FAI as your industry requires.
- Production and dispatch
Series production with 100% visual inspection and air gauging of critical dimensions, then export packing.
- Sea freight
From Nhava Sheva (JNPT) to European ports such as Rotterdam, Antwerp or Hamburg. Typically four to six weeks port to port; routing changes can add one to two weeks.
Shipping times depend on routing and season. We confirm current transit times with your forwarder, or ours, when we plan the first shipment.
Specifications and paperwork
Standards and documents for European buyers
| What you need | What we provide |
|---|---|
| Alloy to EN 1706 | Cast to your EN AC designation, chemistry checked by spectrometer on every batch. See our alloy equivalents guide |
| Initial sample approval | ISIR, first article inspection, or PPAP for automotive programmes |
| Material certification | Material test certificate for each batch |
| Quality system | ISO 9001:2015 certified; IATF 16949 targeted for March 2027 |
| CBAM data | Production data to support your declarations, on request |
| Delivery terms | EXW, FCA/FOB, CIF/CIP, DAP or DDP under Incoterms 2020 |
Working across time zones
Talk to the people who make your part
We work 8:00 am to 6:00 pm India Standard Time, every day, and reply to every enquiry within 24 hours. India is 3½ hours ahead of Central European Time in summer and 4½ hours in winter, so most of our working day overlaps your morning.
Prefer to see the plant first? We can walk you through the shop floor and quality lab on a video call, or host you in Satara, about 120 km from Pune airport.
- admin@alcasttech.in
- India
- +91 88886 49050
- US phone & WhatsApp
- +1 857 919 4793
Common questions
Frequently asked
EU CBAM applies to aluminium goods listed by CN code, including heading 7616, where many general castings are classified. Castings classified as parts of machines or vehicles may fall outside the scope. Confirm the code for your part, and ask us for production data to support your declaration.
Not yet. Negotiations were concluded in January 2026 and the agreement is going through ratification. Until it enters into force, standard EU duty rates apply.
Yes. We can prepare an initial sample inspection report with dimensional results, material certification and process documentation, in the format your quality team requires.
Sea freight from Nhava Sheva to Rotterdam, Antwerp or Hamburg typically takes four to six weeks, and routing changes can add one to two weeks. Samples can be sent by air in about a week.
Yes. Our engineering and commercial teams work in English, and drawings and documents follow international standards.
Looking for a second source in India? Send a drawing and we will reply within 24 hours.
Prefer email? Send your drawing to admin@alcasttech.in, call +91 88886 49050 or WhatsApp +1 857 919 4793.
References
Official sources checked on . These sources explain the rules referenced in this guide. Confirm the classification, applicable rate and current requirements for your specific shipment with your customs adviser.
- European Commission: CBAM definitive regime — Definitive regime from 1 January 2026 and the 50-tonne threshold.
