Industrial Crude Bauxite-Derived Corundum

This crude artificial corundum is derived from high-grade bauxite fusion, supplied in large irregular lumps for further industrial breakdown. HTS 2818.10.10.00 applies as unprocessed artificial corundum, chemically defined per Chapter 28. Ideal for manufacturing grinding wheels and sandblasting media.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2606.00.00Higher: 25% vs 7.5%

If unprocessed bauxite ore

Raw bauxite before fusion remains aluminum ore in Chapter 26.

2818.30.00Higher: 35% vs 7.5%

If aluminum hydroxide form

Uncalcined hydroxide precursor is separate from fused corundum oxide.

3818.00.00Higher: 50% vs 7.5%

If doped for semiconductors and wafer-cut

Electronics-doped silicon/alumina per note falls in 3818.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide bauxite source and fusion specs to comply with 'artificial' definition vs natural alumina

Use proper packaging for friable crude lumps to prevent breakage and reclassification as granules

Check for radioactivity per 2844 notes if trace elements present