Silica sands and quartz sands (HS 250510)
Silica sands and quartz sands (HS 250510) has 5,536 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jul 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Silica sands and quartz sands is RADIO SYSTEMS CORP, with 523 shipments, followed by KORECHEM INC and PMM AMERICA INC. The leading supplier is OCI CO LTD, with 513 shipments, followed by WEIHAI PEARL SILICA GEL CO LTD and SILIKAL GMBH. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and REPUBLIC OF KOREA, arriving primarily at SAVANNAH, GA. Import volume has declined over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/250510-silica-sands-and-quartz-sands
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Silica sands and quartz sands (HS 250510), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is OCI CO LTD → KORECHEM INC with 468 shipments, followed by WEIHAI PEARL SILICA GEL CO LTD → RADIO SYSTEMS CORP (332) and SILIKAL GMBH → PMM AMERICA INC (253).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| RADIO SYSTEMS CORP | 523 |
| KORECHEM INC | 469 |
| PMM AMERICA INC | 253 |
| WACKER CHEMICAL CORP | 196 |
| AALBORZ CHEMICAL LLC | 156 |
| CORNING INCORPORA | 136 |
| SHIN ETSU SILICONES OF AMERICA INC | 130 |
| ECOVYST CATALYST TECHNOLOGIES | 123 |
| LX HAUSYS AMERICA INC | 123 |
| CC CONSULTANTS | 116 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| OCI CO LTD | 513 |
| WEIHAI PEARL SILICA GEL CO LTD | 333 |
| SILIKAL GMBH | 253 |
| WACKER CHEMICALS CHINA CO LTD | 178 |
| G STAR ENTERPRISE GROUP CO LTD | 176 |
| TECHWELL TECHNOLOGY HOLDING LTD | 158 |
| SIBELCO ASIA PTE LD BAO LIN BRANCH | 157 |
| ECOVYST CATALYST TECHNOLOGIES | 150 |
| ASIA SILICONES MONOMER LIMITED | 138 |
| ENGEN MATERIALS INC | 115 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 2,301 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 791 |
| GERMANY | 448 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 287 |
| JAPAN | 229 |
| INDIA | 227 |
| TAIWAN | 197 |
| THAILAND | 194 |
| ITALY | 130 |
| BELGIUM | 126 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SAVANNAH, GA | 963 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 878 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 737 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 720 |
| TACOMA, WA | 386 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 324 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 307 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 259 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 237 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 221 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 250510 — Silica sands and quartz sands. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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More products under HS 2505
Other six-digit codes in HS 2505: Natural sands of all kinds, whether or not colored, other than metalbearing sands of chapter 26, with their U.S. import volume.
| Product (HS code) | Shipments |
|---|---|
| Natural sands of all kinds, whether or not colored, other than metalbearing sands of chapter 26, other (250590) | 7,198 |
Frequently asked questions about importing Silica sands and quartz sands
Who imports Silica sands and quartz sands (HS 250510)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Silica sands and quartz sands include RADIO SYSTEMS CORP, KORECHEM INC, PMM AMERICA INC, WACKER CHEMICAL CORP, and AALBORZ CHEMICAL LLC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Silica sands and quartz sands?
RADIO SYSTEMS CORP is the largest U.S. importer of Silica sands and quartz sands (HS 250510), with 523 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Silica sands and quartz sands?
Leading suppliers shipping Silica sands and quartz sands (HS 250510) to the U.S. include OCI CO LTD, WEIHAI PEARL SILICA GEL CO LTD, SILIKAL GMBH, WACKER CHEMICALS CHINA CO LTD, and G STAR ENTERPRISE GROUP CO LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Silica sands and quartz sands are there?
ImportDoor has 5,536 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 250510, spanning Jul 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is Silica sands and quartz sands imported from?
Silica sands and quartz sands is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, REPUBLIC OF KOREA, and GERMANY.
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