HS Code 2606
Aluminium Ores (Bauxite) and Concentrates
HS code 2606 covers aluminium ores and concentrates, primarily in the form of bauxite, the fundamental raw material for all global aluminium production.
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HS Code 2606 — Aluminium Ores (Bauxite) and Concentrates
Bauxite is the primary ore for aluminium. This code covers natural bauxite, which is processed into alumina and then into metallic aluminium for use in packaging, transport, and construction.
What's included
- Bauxite
- Aluminium hydroxide ores
- Gibbsite
- Boehmite
What's excluded
- Activated bauxite → use
3802(Chemically activated minerals for filtration are in Chapter 38.) - Alumina (aluminium oxide) → use
2818(Refined aluminium oxide is in Chapter 28.)
Common examples
- Metallurgical grade bauxite
- Refractory grade bauxite
- Gibbsitic aluminium ore
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between bauxite and alumina for customs?
Bauxite is the raw ore (2606), while alumina is the chemically refined oxide powder (2818).
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0%
- Documentation: Moisture content is the primary factor in weight verification.
- Typical shipping mode: Bulk
- Top exporters: Guinea, Australia, Brazil
- Top importers: China, USA, UAE
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Key takeaway
Guinea holds the world's largest bauxite reserves; essential for lightweight metal fabrication.
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