Diaspore Bauxite Ore from China
Diaspore-dominant bauxite ore, monohydrate aluminum mineral, sourced from China or Greece, in coarse particle form. Covered by HTS 2606.00.00.90 as unspecified aluminum ores. High-temperature calcination feedstock.
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
• Chinese diaspore often finer; confirm not meeting 'concentrate' criteria via sieve analysis
• Declare silica/titania ratios; impacts end-use declaration for bonding warehouse entry
• EU/China origin may face AD/CVD duties; check USTR lists pre-import