Indus Ores, Minerals & Resources (Private) Limited

Import Bauxite from Pakistan to USA

Q: What industrial minerals does Indus Minerals export from Pakistan?

Indus Ores, Minerals & Resources exports 18 high-grade industrial minerals from Pakistan: Chromite Ore (lumps), Chromite Concentrate (38%-44% Cr2O3 from our KPK Beneficiation Plant & 48%-52% Cr2O3), Calcium Carbonate (98.5%-99.2% pure Coated & Uncoated GCC powder and crystalline Calcite lumps), Talc & Soapstone (92%-98% whiteness, certified asbestos-free), Fluorite (CaF2 75%-97%), Manganese Ore (Mn 30%-45%), Copper Ore, Himalayan Pink Salt, Barite (API 13A SG 4.20+), Bauxite, Antimony Ore (Stibnite), Quartz (99.5%+ SiO2), Magnesite, Gypsum, Dolomite, Rock Phosphate, and Limestone via Karachi Port and Port Muhammad Bin Qasim.

Q: What is the capacity and specifications of the Indus Minerals Chromite Beneficiation Plant in KPK?

The Indus Minerals chromite beneficiation plant in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan has a capacity of 2,000 metric tonnes (MT) per month. It upgrades indigenous run-of-mine chromite ore into high-grade metallurgical chromite concentrate grading 38% to 44% Cr2O3 with favorable Cr:Fe ratios tailored for international ferrochrome smelters.

Q: How does Indus Minerals guarantee mineral quality and chemical assay compliance?

Every shipment is certified prior to vessel loading by independent international inspection agencies, primarily SGS Pakistan, Alex Stewart International, or Alfred H. Knight (AHK). Certificates verify chemical assay (XRF/wet chemical), moisture, particle size distribution, and gross/net cargo weight.

Q: What payment terms and Incoterms are accepted for international mineral orders?

Indus Minerals operates under standard international trade instruments including 100% Irrevocable Letter of Credit (L/C) at Sight from top-tier international banks, or Telegraphic Transfer (T/T Advance + Balance against shipping documents). Deliveries are structured under FOB Karachi Port, CFR Asian/European destination ports, or CIF terms.

Q: How can international buyers request mineral samples or official Firm Corporate Offers (FCO)?

Buyers can submit technical specifications via the online RFQ portal at indusminerals.com.pk/rfq or contact the trade desk via WhatsApp at +92 336 5337799. Certified 1-5 kg assay samples are dispatched internationally via DHL or FedEx alongside recent SGS laboratory reports.

As a leading supplier to USA, we export high-grade Bauxite structured directly for your industrial requirements. The United States is a strategic growth corridor for non-Chinese critical minerals—specifically High-Grade Antimony Ore (Stibnite, 35%–55% Sb), API-grade Barite, and Acid-grade Fluorite—alongside Asbestos-Free Talc and Himalayan Pink Salt. We execute containerized shipments compliant with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), ISF 10+2, TSCA, and ASTM standards.Indus Ores, Minerals & Resources, Tuz Sıradağları ve Belucistan'daki önemli yataklardan temin edilen yüksek kaliteli ham Boksit sağlar. Boksitimiz, yüksek alümina (Al2O3) içeriği ile karakterizedir ve refrakter tuğlaların, yüksek alümina çimentosunun üretiminde ve alüminyum eritme için hayati bir hammadde olarak yaygın şekilde kullanılır. Çeşitli endüstriyel termal uygulamalar için uygun hem yüksek demirli metalurjik kaliteler hem de seçilmiş düşük demirli refrakter kaliteler sunuyoruz.

Quick Answer

How to import Bauxite from Pakistan to USA? Indus Minerals exports high-grade Bauxite to USA via Karachi Port. The standard minimum order quantity is 20–25 MT (1x20ft FCL Trial) / 100–500 MT/Month Contract with a typical lead time of 32–45 Days (US East & Gulf Coast via Suez) / 40–50 Days (US West Coast) to major ports such as Houston, TX, Savannah, GA, Baltimore, MD, Newark / NY, Los Angeles, CA. Payment terms are 100% Irrevocable L/C at Sight (US Prime Bank) or T/T against B/L & SGS COA. All shipments meet US HTS 2617.10.0000 (0% Duty on Raw Antimony Ore), CBP ISF 10+2 Filing, SGS Pre-Shipment Assay & Non-Radioactivity Certificate.

Commercial Terms

Minimum Order Quantity

20–25 MT (1x20ft FCL Trial) / 100–500 MT/Month Contract

Payment Terms

100% Irrevocable L/C at Sight (US Prime Bank) or T/T against B/L & SGS COA

Pricing Indicator

CIF US Port / FOB Karachi — Antimony linked to Fastmarkets MB / Rotterdam Index

Estimated Lead Time

32–45 Days (US East & Gulf Coast via Suez) / 40–50 Days (US West Coast)

Packaging & Logistics

UN-Certified 1.0 MT PP Jumbo Bags with Moisture-Barrier PE Liner (20–25 MT per 20ft FCL)

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Guaranteed Value
Al2O3 İçeriği	%48 - %58 min
SiO2 (Reaktif)	%6 - %10 maks
Fe2O3	%15 - %22 maks
TiO2	%2.5 - %3.5 maks
LOI (Kızdırma Kaybı)	%12 - %14
Nem	%5 maks
Boyut (Parça)	10mm - 150mm

* Dökme gemilerde veya 20ft konteynerlerde (dökme) ihraç edilir. Öncelikli olarak uluslararası refrakter üreticilerine ve alüminyum rafinerilerine hizmet vermektedir. Kalite, Karaçi limanında bağımsız analiz (SGS/Alex Stewart) ile sertifikalandırılır.

Logistics & Routing

All shipments originate from Karachi Port, Pakistan. For USA, we typically route to the following main ports:

Houston, TX
Savannah, GA
Baltimore, MD
Newark / NY
Los Angeles, CA

Ready to Proceed?

Submit a formal RFQ to receive a firm corporate offer (FCO) tailored to your specific requirements for delivery to USA.

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Quality Guarantee

All shipments are subject to independent third-party inspection (SGS, Alex Stewart, or equivalent) at the port of loading to certify weight and quality before dispatch.

Regional Compliance

US HTS 2617.10.0000 (0% Duty on Raw Antimony Ore), CBP ISF 10+2 Filing, SGS Pre-Shipment Assay & Non-Radioactivity Certificate

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