Navigating Uncertainty: How Labrador Recycling Has Mastered Tariffs, Customs, Documentation, and the Global Aluminum Scrap Trade

Recycled UBCs Shipping Across the Ocean

In today’s unpredictable economic and geopolitical climate, success in international trade doesn’t just depend on what you sell — it depends on how well you can move it.

At Labrador, we’ve built a reputation not just as buyers of aluminum scrap, but as strategic, knowledgeable traders with a deep understanding of tariffs, customs regulations, and global logistics. As shifting trade policies — including those stemming from Trump-era tariffs — continue to influence supply chains and border costs, we’ve adapted fast. Our expertise in navigating these complexities is what sets us apart.

Adapting to Trade Policy — Fast

The imposition of tariffs on metals and the evolving rules surrounding imports and exports have created obstacles for many. At Labrador, we saw these changes not as roadblocks, but as an opportunity to get smarter, faster, and more efficient.

We’ve invested in customs compliance knowledge, developed strong relationships with freight forwarders and customs brokers, and built a reliable network of global partners. Whether it’s understanding HTS codes, duty drawbacks, or country-of-origin documentation, our team knows how to keep your material moving — without delays or surprises.

Why It Matters for Aluminum Scrap

The market for aluminum scrap is increasingly global. With demand rising across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, the ability to buy in one region and sell in another requires more than just a buyer and a seller — it takes a team that knows how to bridge the gaps created by regulations, tariffs, and bureaucracy.

And we don’t just know how to move material — we do it fast.

We pay fast, and pick up even faster. Whether you’ve got a truckload or a steady stream of scrap aluminum, Labrador is ready to act quickly and keep your operation flowing.

Move Material With Confidence

When you work with Labrador, you're not just selling to a scrap buyer — you're partnering with a team that understands the realities of international trade in 2025. We’ve learned the hard lessons of the last several years, and turned them into an advantage for our suppliers and customers.

If you’re holding aluminum scrap and wondering how to navigate the next move, let us help you find the right destination — and get it there with precision.

Want to move aluminum scrap across borders with confidence?

Call Labrador. We pay fast, pick up faster, and deliver results.

Information, research, offers, and quality of service provided by Wes Foster - Sr Business Development Manager.