Australian Gibbsite Bauxite
Gibbsite-rich bauxite ore from Western Australia, featuring trihydrate aluminum mineral, exported in raw lump form. HTS 2606.00.00.90 covers this as 'other' unprocessed aluminum ore. Primarily for electrolytic aluminum production.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into artificial corundum
Further refinement to high-purity alumina or corundum moves it out of Chapter 26 ores.
If industrial recovery residues
Per Chapter 2620 note (a), residues used for metal extraction from processing qualify here.
If iron-dominant with minor aluminum
Primarily iron ores ('coarse' >4.75mm per stats note) take precedence over aluminum content.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Australian exporters often provide certified assays; cross-verify to match statistical reporting requirements
• Monitor silica content (<5%) to confirm ore status; high silica may reclassify as refractory material
• Bulk carriers require specialized holds; declare tonnage accurately to avoid demurrage penalties
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