Aluminum ores and concentrates
3 declarable lines
Heading 2606 covers aluminum ores and concentrates, mainly bauxite. It is split into calcined bauxite for refractory use, calcined bauxite for other use, and a residual line for other aluminum ores and concentrates.
Products in this heading
- Bauxite ore
- Raw bauxite lumps
- Bauxite fines
- Aluminum ore concentrate
- Calcined bauxite, refractory grade
- Calcined bauxite for abrasives
- Calcined bauxite for refractories
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the goods are bauxite or another aluminum ore or concentrate, not a refined aluminum product.
- Check whether the bauxite is raw or calcined.
- If calcined, determine whether it is refractory grade.
- Use the residual line for other aluminum ores and concentrates.
- Keep chemical and physical specifications that support the grade claimed.
Often confused with
- Heading 2601Iron ore
Iron ores are classified in heading 2601, not as aluminum ores.
- Heading 2603Copper ore
Copper ores and concentrates are classified in heading 2603.
- Heading 2614Titanium ore
Titanium ores and concentrates are classified in heading 2614.
- Heading 2818Alumina (aluminum oxide)
Refined aluminum oxide is not an ore or concentrate and is classified outside chapter 26.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for calcined refractory-grade bauxite?
Calcined refractory-grade bauxite is classified under 2606.00.00.30, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the duty on calcined bauxite that is not refractory grade?
Calcined bauxite other than refractory grade falls under 2606.00.00.60, and its general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify other aluminum ores and concentrates?
Other aluminum ores and concentrates that are not covered by the calcined bauxite lines use 2606.00.00.90, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.