Washed Bauxite Ore Fines
Washed bauxite ore fines are <6.3mm particles cleaned of clay and silica through wet processing, concentrating aluminum minerals. They are classified under tariff item 2606.00.00 as ore concentrates prepared for the Bayer process without smelting, as washing is a normal metallurgical preparation step.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | Free | β | Free |
| π²π½Mexico | Free | β | Free |
| πΊπΈUnited States | Free | β | Free |
| π©πͺGermany | Free | β | Free |
| π―π΅Japan | Free | β | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Ensure the washing process is physical only (no chemical additives) to remain under this heading
β’ Keep detailed records of the processing steps for CBSA inspection
Related Products under Tariff item 2606.00.00
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 (Ξ³-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.
Brazilian Karst Bauxite Ore
Karst topography bauxite from Brazil's Amazon region, high-grade with boehmite mineralogy, shipped as uncrushed ore. It is classified under tariff item 2606.00.00 as an aluminum ore, being a raw mineral used for aluminum extraction.
Diaspore Bauxite Ore
Diaspore-dominant bauxite ore, monohydrate aluminum mineral, sourced from China or Greece, in coarse particle form. It is covered by tariff item 2606.00.00 as an aluminum ore, provided it has not been calcined or chemically processed.