Steel sourcing & export
EN 10204 3.1 Steel Supplier Path for Importers
Order EN 10204 type 3.1 inspection documents with the product standard and required test results. Match each certificate to material heat numbers, piece or bundle identity and the packing list before shipment.
- Type 3.1 inspection document issued by the manufacturer with heat/batch linkage as ordered
- Not a substitute for project-specific 3.2 or third-party stamps unless separately agreed
- Pair MTC with packing marks and loading evidence when your QA requires it
Specification & process notes
| Item | Detail for RFQ |
|---|---|
| Document type | EN 10204 type 3.1 declares compliance with the order and includes specific inspection results. It is validated by the manufacturer's authorized inspection representative independent of the manufacturing department |
| Traceability | Heat/batch numbers aligned between material marks and MTC when ordered |
| Content basis | Chemical and mechanical results per the ordered product standard |
| Third party | SGS/BV/TÜV or buyer inspector coordination against ITP — not exclusive agency |
| System certs | ISO management-system certificates describe the certified organization and scope; they do not replace heat-level product inspection results or prove conformity of a shipment |
How we work this inquiry
- State whether you need 3.1 only, or additional witnessed tests, before production release.
- Shipping marks can reference heat/PO numbers for receiving inspection.
- Example MTC layout and certificate scans are for verification practice — final docs follow the contracted lot.
FAQ
Do you provide EN 10204 3.1 certificates?
Shipment lots can include EN 10204 3.1 MTC by heat/batch as ordered. Confirm the product standard and any extra tests on the RFQ.
What is the difference between 3.1 and third-party inspection?
Type 3.1 is validated by the manufacturer's authorized inspection representative independent of manufacturing. Third-party inspection is a separately agreed scope. A third-party visit alone does not turn a 3.1 document into type 3.2; agree the required validation and inspection arrangements before ordering.
Can heat numbers be shown on packing marks?
Yes when coordinated before packing. Marks and MTC should be consistent for the contracted heat/batch.
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Quotation checklist
Request a Quote with the details you have
Send the product, dimensions, quantity and destination you know. If the grade, standard or inspection requirements are undecided, include the intended use or a drawing so we can review the requirements with you.