U.S. imports of Aluminum Ores and Concentrates (HS 260600) totaled $13.2M in August 2026, imported from 8 countries.
Importers of Aluminum Ores and Concentrates paid $494K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 3.73% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Aluminum Ores and Concentrates imports of $13.2M in August 2026 ran 20% above the year-to-date monthly average of $11.1M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataBauxite — the dominant ore under this heading — is the upstream raw material for the entire aluminum value chain, and the US schedule distinguishes calcined refractory-grade bauxite (2606000030), calcined non-refractory-grade bauxite (2606000060), and non-calcined bauxite and other aluminum concentrates (2606000090), with refractory-grade material serving high-temperature industrial linings rather than metal production. Guyana and Jamaica are the leading US suppliers, a geographic pattern rooted in Caribbean bauxite geology and longstanding mining infrastructure. Calcination method and alumina content are the primary specification variables that determine both classification and end-use suitability.
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Refractory-grade calcined bauxite (2606000030) is processed to achieve high alumina content and low impurities suitable for manufacturing refractory bricks, castables, and kiln linings that must withstand extreme temperatures. Non-refractory-grade calcined bauxite (2606000060) has lower purity specifications and is used in abrasives, proppants, and other industrial applications. The grade designation should be supported by a mill certificate or technical specification sheet at entry.
Yes — non-calcined (raw) bauxite and other aluminum concentrates fall under 2606000090, separate from the two calcined-bauxite lines. The calcination process changes the physical and chemical properties of the ore and is the primary classification criterion. Duty rates may differ across the three lines, so confirming the processing state of the material with the supplier before entry is essential for accurate classification.
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Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 2606
Subheading 260600 · $13.2M of $13.2M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2606000060 | Bauxite, Calcined not Refractory Grade | $9.3M | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 2606000030 | Bauxite, Calcined Refractory Grade | $2.0M | 25.00% | 100.00% | $494K |
| 2606000090 | Aluminum Ores & Concentrates not Calcined Bauxite | $1.9M | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2606000030 | Bauxite, Calcined Refractory Grade | $1.1M |
| 2606000090 | Aluminum Ores & Concentrates not Calcined Bauxite | $878K |
| 2606000060 | Bauxite, Calcined not Refractory Grade | $170K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$13.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $136.3M of Aluminum Ores and Concentrates and exported $16.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Guyana and Jamaica together supply 65% of it. China pays 25.0% duty; Guyana 0.0%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
85.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 3.73% of imports for consumption.