Bauxite Ore Lump from China
Lump-form bauxite ore, primarily aluminum hydroxide mineral, used as feedstock for alumina production via the Bayer process. Classified under HTS 2606.00.00.90 as 'other' aluminum ores and concentrates, excluding calcined or otherwise processed forms. Typical aluminum content around 40-50%.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide laboratory assay certificates detailing aluminum oxide (Al2O3) content without deductions, as per statistical notes
• Verify ore particle size and moisture content to avoid reclassification as concentrates; common pitfall is undervaluation based on raw state
• Obtain export permits from source countries like Guinea or Australia, and comply with CITES if trace rare earths present