Washed Bauxite Ore Fines from China
Washed bauxite ore fines are <6.3mm particles cleaned of clay and silica through wet processing, concentrating aluminum minerals. Classified in HTS 2606.00.00 as ore concentrates prepared for Bayer process without smelting. Fines offer higher recovery rates.
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
• Document washing process to distinguish from chemical concentrates avoiding higher chemical tariffs
• Implement dust suppression systems during transload to comply with port air quality rules
• Cross-check with 2606 statistical notes for accurate quantity reporting