Primary aluminum smelters are essentially the sole buyers of metallurgical-grade calcined alumina, consuming it as the direct feedstock for electrolytic aluminum production.
HSN code 28182011 is classified as Free under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — no export license is required.
This product may be freely exported/imported from India without a license.
HSN Code Details
HSN 28182011 covers metallurgical-grade calcined alumina, used as a primary feedstock in aluminum metal smelting via the Hall-Heroult process.
Metallurgical alumina ships in bulk (break-bulk vessels or bulk bags) rather than containerized freight for large volumes, since smelter contracts typically involve tens of thousands of tonnes per shipment.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 2818)
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 28182011 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
Metallurgical-grade calcined alumina (28182011) moves mostly via bulk vessel shipments to aluminum smelters, not standard containers, due to the very large order volumes involved.
HSN 28182011 falls under Chapter 28 and Heading 2818 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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