SHANDONG ZHONGSHENG MATERIAL CO LTD, an exporter of steel structural components such as beams and accessories (HS 7308 40), recorded a single high‑value shipment in January 2024 weighing 92.4 t and occupying six TEU from Ningpo, China to the Newark, NJ area for L&T Import & Export Corp. For prospective buyers, the episode demonstrates the company’s capability to handle sizable bulk orders and suggests a solid production capacity, albeit with a limited shipment history that calls for due‑diligence on consistency and scaling potential. For customs brokers, the transaction exhibits straightforward customs handling: a single, well‑defined HS code, repeatable China‑to‑East‑Coast US routing, and use of major ports (Ningpo loading, Newark unloading), which facilitates predictable documentation and efficient clearance processes. Overall, SHANDONG ZHONGSHENG MATERIAL presents a promising supply source for steel structures, offering strong load capacity and a clear logistical profile, while still building a broader track record to fully assure long‑term reliability.