Australian Calcined Bauxite Residue
Australian calcined bauxite residue is a thermal-activated by-product from alumina refining, retaining recoverable aluminum content. It is classified under tariff item 2606.00.00 as an aluminum ore or concentrate because it has not undergone processes beyond those normal to the metallurgical industry. This material is suitable for secondary aluminum recovery applications.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the residue is considered slag, ash, or residue used for metal extraction
Heading 26.20 covers slag, ash, and residues of a kind used for extracting metals, which may apply if the material is not classified as an ore.
If the material is granulated slag from iron or steel manufacture
Granulated slag from iron or steel production is classified under heading 26.18, distinct from aluminum ores.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the residue has not been subjected to processes beyond normal metallurgical industry practices, as per Chapter 26 Note 2
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing aluminum content, as the statistical unit of measure is based on metal content
• Verify with CBSA that the material is not considered waste under other headings
Related Products under Tariff item 2606.00.00
Australian Calcined Bauxite Fines
Australian calcined bauxite fines, with particle sizes below 4.75mm, are fine-grained concentrates from rotary kiln calcination, applied in precision castables and anti-corrosion coatings. They are classified under tariff item 2606.00.00 as other calcined bauxite, being an aluminum ore concentrate. The fines are produced through processes normal to the metallurgical industry.
Australian Calcined Bauxite Refractory 14x28 Mesh
Australian calcined bauxite refractory grade in 14x28 mesh is a coarse, thermally treated bauxite product designed for high-temperature applications like rotary kiln linings. It falls under tariff item 2606.00.00 as an aluminum ore concentrate, having been calcined—a process normal to the metallurgical industry. Its refractory-grade quality makes it suitable for industrial furnace construction.
Australian Gibbsite Bauxite
Gibbsite-rich bauxite ore from Western Australia, featuring trihydrate aluminum mineral, exported in raw lump form. It is classified under tariff item 2606.00.00 as an unprocessed aluminum ore, primarily for electrolytic aluminum production.
Bauxite Ore
Bauxite ore is the primary source of aluminum, composed of alumina minerals like gibbsite, boehmite, and diaspore, along with iron oxides and silica. As a raw mineral used in metallurgical extraction, it falls under tariff item 2606.00.00 for aluminum ores and concentrates.
Bauxite Ore Lump
Lump-form bauxite ore, primarily aluminum hydroxide mineral, used as feedstock for alumina production via the Bayer process. It is classified under tariff item 2606.00.00 as an aluminum ore, excluding calcined products.
Boehmite-Rich Aluminum Ore
Boehmite-rich aluminum ore consists of bauxite deposits high in boehmite (γ-AlO(OH)), often from lateritic soils, used in aluminum extraction. It is classified under tariff item 2606.00.00 as an aluminum ore, provided it has not undergone processes beyond normal metallurgical preparation.