Zhengzhou, China – November 14, 2025 – Henan ZongXiang Heavy Industry Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of steel railway materials and industrial components, has successfully exported a 500-ton batch of high-quality 50×30mm flat steel bars to a major infrastructure developer in Mumbai, India. This shipment marks the company’s third large-scale export to the Indian market in 2025 and reinforces its growing presence in South Asia’s booming construction and railway sectors.
Product Specifications
The 50×30mm flat bars, produced to Q235B grade per Chinese national standards (GB/T 700-2006), feature:
- Dimensions: 50mm width × 30mm thickness × 6m standard length (custom cuts available)
- Tensile Strength: 375–500 MPa
- Surface Finish: Hot-rolled, mill-scale free, with optional anti-rust oil coating
- Tolerance: ±1.5% on thickness/width per GB/T 704-2019
- Certification: Mill Test Certificates (MTC) per EN 10204 Type 3.1, SGS third-party inspection
Each bar is bundled in 2-ton packs, secured with steel straps, and labeled with heat numbers for full traceability.
Logistics & Compliance
The consignment departed Tianjin Port on November 10 aboard the MV COSCO Harmony, with an ETA of November 28 at Nhava Sheva (JNPT). ZongXiang coordinated:
- Fumigated wooden cradles compliant with ISPM-15
- Marine insurance covering 110% CIF value
- Indian import documentation: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin (Form AI), and GST-ready e-waybill data
The flat bars meet Indian Standard IS 2062 E250 equivalency, verified through chemical composition (C ≤ 0.22%, Mn ≤ 1.50%) and mechanical testing reports attached to the MTC.
Client Application
The buyer, a Mumbai-based EPC contractor, will deploy the flat bars as gusset plates and bracing members in a 42-km elevated metro viaduct project. The material’s uniform cross-section and weldability (CEV ≤ 0.38) ensure compatibility with AWS D1.1 structural welding codes.
Pricing & Terms
- Unit Price: USD 612/MT (CIF Nhava Sheva)
- Payment: 30% T/T advance, 70% against scanned B/L copy
- Lead Time: 18 days from LC confirmation to vessel departure
Quality Assurance
Prior to shipment, ZongXiang conducted:
- Ultrasonic testing (100% coverage, GB/T 2970 Level II)
- Dimensional checks using laser calipers
- Surface inspection rejecting bars with pits >2mm
Strategic Outlook
Mr. Li Wei, Export Director, stated: “India’s US$1.4 trillion infrastructure pipeline under the NIP creates sustained demand for reliable flat bar supplies. This 500-ton order follows our 1,200-ton rail fishplate export in Q2, signaling deeper market penetration.”
ZongXiang operates a 60,000 m² mill with two 650mm hot-rolling lines, producing 180,000 tons annually. The company holds ISO 9001:2015, CRCC railway certification, and exports to 65+ countries.
About ZongXiang Established in 1999, Henan ZongXiang specializes in railway fasteners, crane rails, and steel profiles. With in-house laboratories and a dedicated export team, it delivers tailored solutions for global infrastructure projects.
