Regulatory Adherence: Atlas Copper Trade operates in strict compliance with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) under the U.S. Department of Commerce, as well as sanctions programs enforced by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

Sanctioned Destinations & Parties: We do not negotiate, export, or route metal commodities to embargoed nations, sanctioned entities, or individuals listed on U.S. government restricted parties lists (including the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List).

Export Clearance: All containerized scrap and metal shipments originating from the Port of Newark, NJ, undergo complete U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) export filing and clearance before vessel loading.

Safety Regulations: In compliance with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) regulations, Atlas Copper Trade enforces strict container weight verification protocols.

Payload Limits: Every 20-foot FCL loaded with high-density copper wire (standard ~20 Metric Ton payloads) is weighed on certified calibrated equipment before entry at ocean terminal gates (e.g., APM Terminals / PNCT at Port of Newark).

Documentation: Official Verified Gross Mass (VGM) declarations are submitted to ocean carriers prior to cargo cut-off times to guarantee full compliance with international maritime safety and stowage standards.