For UK buyers
Aluminium die castings for UK manufacturers, made in India
High pressure and gravity die castings, machined, finished and inspected in one plant, shipped to your door. With the India–UK trade agreement now in force, sourcing from India is simpler to cost and plan.
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 UK buyers we work to the specifications you already use: BS EN 1706 alloy designations alongside the LM grades still common on British drawings, ISO 8062-3 casting tolerances, and dimensional measurement at the 20 °C reference temperature.
What has changed for UK importers
The India–UK trade agreement and UK CBAM
India–UK trade agreement
The UK–India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement reduces or removes UK import tariffs on many Indian industrial goods. To claim the preferential rate, goods must meet the agreement's rules of origin and come with the right proof of origin.
Tell us at order stage that you will claim the preference, and we prepare export documentation to your broker's requirements.
UK carbon border adjustment (CBAM)
The UK CBAM covers aluminium. Importers are liable and pay based on the emissions embedded in the goods, using actual or default values.
We will work with you or your adviser on the production data your return needs. Our CBAM guide explains what to ask for.
Duty and scope
The tariff rate, and whether CBAM applies, depend on how your part is classified. A general aluminium article and a finished machine part can fall under different codes.
Ask your customs broker to confirm the code for each part before you compare 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), about 245 km from our plant, to UK ports such as Felixstowe, Southampton or London Gateway. Typically four to six weeks port to port.
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 UK buyers
| What you need | What we provide |
|---|---|
| Alloy to BS EN 1706 or legacy LM grade | Cast to your designation, chemistry checked by spectrometer on every batch. See our alloy equivalents guide |
| Approval of first parts | First article inspection, PPAP for automotive programmes, or ISIR |
| Material certification | Material test certificate for each batch |
| Quality system | ISO 9001:2015 certified; IATF 16949 targeted for March 2027 |
| Export paperwork | Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or air waybill, origin documentation |
| 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 4½ hours ahead of the UK in summer and 5½ hours in winter, so our afternoon overlaps your morning, and messages sent at the end of your day are answered by the start of your next one.
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
Yes. The UK–India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement entered into force on 15 July 2026. It reduces or removes UK tariffs on many Indian industrial goods, provided the goods meet the rules of origin and the importer has valid proof of origin.
The UK CBAM starts on 1 January 2027 and covers aluminium. Whether a specific casting is in scope depends on its commodity code, so confirm the classification with your customs broker. We can provide production data to support your return.
Sea freight from Nhava Sheva to UK ports typically takes four to six weeks, depending on routing. Samples can be sent by air in about a week.
Yes. We can hand goods to your forwarder under EXW or FCA/FOB terms, or arrange delivery ourselves under CIF, DAP or DDP.
Yes. LM grades such as LM6, LM24 and LM25 are part of our everyday work, and we can supply to the equivalent BS EN 1706 designation.
Have a drawing ready? Get a UK landed-cost quotation 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.
- UK Parliament: UK–India CETA entry into force — Ministerial statement dated 15 July 2026 confirming entry into force.
- HMRC: Prepare for UK CBAM — UK implementation from 1 January 2027, with links to scope and importer guidance. Updated 9 September 2026.
