Aluminium oxide (alumina) under TSCA
Al2O3 · 氧化铝
Status: Listed. Aluminium oxide is on the TSCA Inventory and currently listed as TSCA Active. **OSHA PEL for aluminium oxide at 29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z-1: 15 mg/m3 total dust + 5 mg/m3 respirable fraction (verify against https://www.osha.gov/annotated-pels before relying); NIOSH REL (categorical for nuisance dust framework): 10 mg/m3 total dust + 5 mg/m3 respirable, verify against cdc.gov/niosh.** NOT on EPA RMP threshold list. NOT on DEA scheduling. NOT on California Proposition 65 (verify against OEHHA https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65/proposition-65-list before relying on negative listing). NO active US AD/CVD case on Chinese-origin aluminium oxide currently (verify against https://access.trade.gov/ before invoicing); however, **the US has multiple active AD/CVD measures on Chinese-origin downstream aluminium products (Aluminum Foil A-570-053 / C-570-054, Aluminum Extrusions A-570-967 / C-570-968, Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet A-570-073 / C-570-074, Aluminum Wire and Cable A-570-095 / C-570-096, etc.); verify each case number and current cash-deposit rates against access.trade.gov before invoicing**. Section 232 25% additional duty applies on certain Chinese-origin aluminium products (verify against current Section 232 schedule before invoicing). Section 301 List 3 25% additional duty applies on Chinese-origin aluminium oxide (HS 281820) (verify against current USTR Section 301 schedule before invoicing). USP / NF monograph applies for pharma-grade activated alumina. Major US domestic producers (verify each company-site pair against the producer's public website before relying): Almatis Leetsdale Pennsylvania plus Bauxite Arkansas calcined / specialty alumina operations, Sasol North America Lake Charles Louisiana high-purity alumina operations, Imerys Andersonville Georgia bauxite / refractory alumina operations.
US aluminium oxide lane: **OSHA PEL 15/5 + multiple active AD/CVD on downstream aluminium products (Foil A-570-053, Extrusions A-570-967, Common Alloy Sheet A-570-073, Wire and Cable A-570-095) + Section 232 + Section 301 List 3**. NOT on Cal Prop 65. **Downstream aluminium-product AD/CVD is the operative chain duty exposure; verify cash-deposit rates against access.trade.gov before invoicing.** Major US producers: Almatis (Pennsylvania + Arkansas), Sasol NA (Louisiana), Imerys (Georgia).
Listing and threshold
| Substance | Aluminium oxide (alumina) (CAS 1344-28-1), Al2O3 |
|---|---|
| Regime | US Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), administered by EPA |
| Jurisdiction | United States of America |
| Status | Listed |
| Tonnage threshold | CDR threshold: 25,000 lb manufactured or imported per site per year |
Classifications under this regime
- OSHA HCS: NOT typically classified as hazardous beyond particulate dust
- OSHA PEL for aluminium oxide at 29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z-1: 15 mg/m3 total dust + 5 mg/m3 respirable (verify against https://www.osha.gov/annotated-pels)
- NIOSH REL (nuisance dust framework): 10 mg/m3 total dust + 5 mg/m3 respirable (verify against cdc.gov/niosh)
- NOT subject to TSCA Section 6 Risk Evaluation
- NOT on EPA RMP threshold list
- NOT on DEA List I or List II
- NOT on California Proposition 65 list (verify against OEHHA before relying on negative listing)
- DOT 49 CFR 172.101: NOT regulated
- **USP / NF monograph** applies for pharma-grade activated alumina
- IARC: Not classified for aluminium oxide itself (occupational exposures during aluminium production overall are Group 1 per Volume 100F; verify against monographs.iarc.who.int)
Restrictions and conditions of use
- NO active US AD/CVD case on Chinese-origin aluminium oxide itself currently
- **US has multiple active AD/CVD measures on Chinese-origin downstream aluminium products** (Aluminum Foil A-570-053 / C-570-054, Aluminum Extrusions A-570-967 / C-570-968, Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet A-570-073 / C-570-074, Aluminum Wire and Cable A-570-095 / C-570-096); verify each case number and current cash-deposit rates against access.trade.gov before invoicing
- Section 232 25% additional duty on certain Chinese-origin aluminium products (verify against current Section 232 schedule)
- Section 301 List 3 25% additional duty applies on Chinese-origin aluminium oxide (HS 281820)
- OSHA PEL for particulate dust applies
- USP / NF monograph for pharma-grade activated alumina
Importer obligations
TSCA self-certification regime. **Multiple AD/CVD measures on Chinese-origin downstream aluminium products are the operative duty exposure for the aluminium chain (Aluminum Foil A-570-053, Aluminum Extrusions A-570-967, Common Alloy Sheet A-570-073, Aluminum Wire and Cable A-570-095); verify against access.trade.gov before invoicing.** Major US producers (verify each producer-site pair before relying): Almatis Leetsdale Pennsylvania plus Bauxite Arkansas, Sasol North America Lake Charles Louisiana, Imerys Andersonville Georgia.
Required documents
- TSCA Section 13 Import Certification on customs entry
- OSHA SDS (with particulate dust handling notes)
- CBP Form 7501 with HS 281820 + Section 301 List 3 25% duty
- CDR filing every 4 years
- AD/CVD entries for Aluminum Foil + Extrusions + Common Alloy Sheet + Aluminum Wire and Cable scope where applicable
- USP / NF certification for pharma-grade
Common compliance traps
The pitfalls that have bitten importers on this lane in the past. None of these is theoretical.
- OSHA PEL: 15 mg/m3 total dust + 5 mg/m3 respirable
- NO active US AD/CVD case on aluminium oxide itself
- **Multiple active AD/CVD measures on Chinese-origin downstream aluminium products** (Foil A-570-053, Extrusions A-570-967, Common Alloy Sheet A-570-073, Wire and Cable A-570-095); verify against access.trade.gov
- Section 232 25% additional duty plus Section 301 List 3 25% additional duty applies
- USP / NF monograph for pharma-grade activated alumina
- Major US producers: Almatis Leetsdale PA + Bauxite AR, Sasol NA Lake Charles LA, Imerys Andersonville GA (verify each producer-site pair)
Where to read next
For substance-level identifiers (formula, molecular weight, SMILES, InChIKey), GHS hazard profile, IMDG transport class, and full sourcing reference for aluminium oxide (alumina), see the CAS 1344-28-1 sourcing reference.
For grade-by-grade buying notes, freight maths, supplier-tier pricing, and a worked landed-cost example, the aluminium oxide (alumina) cornerstone hub covers the full sourcing chain.
For the structure and history of TSCA, see the TSCA glossary entry.
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TSCA, Toxic Substances Control Act
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