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U.S. imports of aluminum ores & concentrates (bauxite) (HS 260600) totaled $6.7M in April 2026, traded with 7 countries.
Aluminum Ores & Concentrates (Bauxite) imports of $6.7M in April 2026 ran 34% below the year-to-date monthly average of $10.2M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBauxite — the primary aluminum ore — dominates this heading and is subdivided in the US schedule by processing state and end-use grade: calcined refractory-grade bauxite (2606000030), calcined non-refractory-grade bauxite (2606000060), and non-calcined bauxite and other aluminum ores (2606000090). Guyana and Jamaica are the leading suppliers to the US, reflecting longstanding Caribbean basin mining operations, while Turkey, China, and Australia supply calcined refractory grades used in high-temperature industrial linings. Refractory-grade calcined bauxite, valued for its high alumina content and hardness, commands a significant price premium over metallurgical-grade material destined for alumina refining.
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Refractory-grade calcined bauxite (2606000030) is characterized by high alumina content (typically above 85% Al₂O₃ after calcination), low iron and silica impurities, and the hardness required for use in furnace linings, abrasives, and proppants. Non-refractory calcined bauxite (2606000060) does not meet these purity and physical thresholds and is used in other industrial applications. Importers should obtain a chemical analysis certificate to support the correct line selection.
Calcination — high-temperature roasting to drive off chemically bound water — transforms raw bauxite into a harder, denser material with different end-use properties. Calcined bauxite is classified separately from non-calcined ore under 2606000030 or 2606000060 depending on grade, while raw or dried-but-not-calcined bauxite falls under 2606000090. The production process certificate and thermal treatment records are key classification documents.
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2606000060 | BAUXITE, CALCINED NOT REFRACTORY GRADE | $5.8M | -- |
| 2606000030 | BAUXITE, CALCINED REFRACTORY GRADE | $948K | 0.00% |
| 2606000090 | ALUMINUM ORES & CONCENTRATES NOT CALCINED BAUXITE | $0 | -- |
BAUXITE, CALCINED NOT REFRACTORY GRADE
BAUXITE, CALCINED REFRACTORY GRADE
ALUMINUM ORES & CONCENTRATES NOT CALCINED BAUXITE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2606000030 | BAUXITE, CALCINED REFRACTORY GRADE | $1.8M |
| 2606000090 | ALUMINUM ORES & CONCENTRATES NOT CALCINED BAUXITE | $228K |
| 2606000060 | BAUXITE, CALCINED NOT REFRACTORY GRADE | $12K |
BAUXITE, CALCINED REFRACTORY GRADE
7.5K t
ALUMINUM ORES & CONCENTRATES NOT CALCINED BAUXITE
285 t
BAUXITE, CALCINED NOT REFRACTORY GRADE
9 t
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRAMERCY, LA | $4.5M | -- | -$4.5M |
| SAVANNAH, GA | $1.7M | $1.6M | -$156K |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $291K | -- | -$291K |