Brazilian Karst Bauxite Ore from China

Karst topography bauxite from Brazil's Amazon region, high-grade with boehmite mineralogy, shipped as uncrushed ore. Under HTS 2606.00.00.90 for miscellaneous aluminum ores not otherwise specified. Used in specialty alumina for ceramics.

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

Brazilian ore often requires phytosanitary certificates due to organic traces; common pitfall for US ports

Report gross weight and moisture-adjusted assay per statistical notes to prevent valuation disputes

Comply with Lacey Act declarations for tropical ore imports to avoid seizures