Kaolin and other kaolinic clays, whether or not calcined (HS 250700)
Kaolin and other kaolinic clays, whether or not calcined (HS 250700) has 1,491 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Aug 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Kaolin and other kaolinic clays, whether or not calcined is HAMMILL & GILLESPIE INC, with 78 shipments, followed by IMERYS CERAMICS MEXICO S A DE C V and IMERYS CLAYS INC. The leading supplier is IMERYS PAR MOOR CENTRE PAR MOOR, with 205 shipments, followed by IMERYS RIO CAPIM CAULIM S A and IMERYS MINERALS LTD. Goods originate mainly from UNITED KINGDOM and BRAZIL, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. 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/250700-kaolin-and-other-kaolinic-clays-whether-or-not-calcined
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Kaolin and other kaolinic clays, whether or not calcined (HS 250700), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is IMERYS RIO CAPIM CAULIM S A → IMERYS CLAYS INC with 55 shipments, followed by IMERYS PAR MOOR CENTRE PAR MOOR → HAMMILL & GILLESPIE INC (47) and IMERYS PAR MOOR CENTRE PAR MOOR → HAMMILL GILLESPIE INC (46).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HAMMILL & GILLESPIE INC | 78 |
| IMERYS CERAMICS MEXICO S A DE C V | 67 |
| IMERYS CLAYS INC | 57 |
| POLYMER ADHESIVES SEALANT SYSTEMS INC | 51 |
| HAMMILL GILLESPIE INC | 47 |
| IMERYS CANADA INC | 41 |
| BUNTROCK INDUSTRIES INC | 37 |
| INCOTEC INC | 35 |
| KENTUCKY TENNESSEE CLAY CO | 28 |
| NGK MATERIAL USA INC | 27 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| IMERYS PAR MOOR CENTRE PAR MOOR | 205 |
| IMERYS RIO CAPIM CAULIM S A | 141 |
| IMERYS MINERALS LTD | 133 |
| IMERYS CERAMICS FRANCE | 61 |
| IMERYS CERAMICS NEW ZEALAND LIMITED | 47 |
| INTEGRATED CHEMICALS | 47 |
| REMY GMBH & CO | 39 |
| MOTA II SOLUCOES CERAMICAS S A | 35 |
| AKW UKRAINIAN KAOLIN COMPANY | 30 |
| MOTAMINERAL MINERAIS INDUSTRIAIS RUA DE ALVARAES | 29 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| UNITED KINGDOM | 281 |
| BRAZIL | 182 |
| BELGIUM | 170 |
| CHINA | 137 |
| FRANCE | 111 |
| PORTUGAL | 89 |
| GERMANY | 86 |
| INDIA | 61 |
| NEW ZEALAND | 52 |
| SPAIN | 51 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 321 |
| MIAMI, FL | 186 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 144 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 136 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 119 |
| PORTLAND, ME | 92 |
| CHESTER, PA | 61 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 55 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 54 |
| SEARSPORT, ME | 53 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 250700 — Kaolin and other kaolinic clays, whether or not calcined. 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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Frequently asked questions about importing Kaolin and other kaolinic clays, whether or not calcined
Who imports Kaolin and other kaolinic clays, whether or not calcined (HS 250700)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Kaolin and other kaolinic clays, whether or not calcined include HAMMILL & GILLESPIE INC, IMERYS CERAMICS MEXICO S A DE C V, IMERYS CLAYS INC, POLYMER ADHESIVES SEALANT SYSTEMS INC, and HAMMILL GILLESPIE INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Kaolin and other kaolinic clays, whether or not calcined?
HAMMILL & GILLESPIE INC is the largest U.S. importer of Kaolin and other kaolinic clays, whether or not calcined (HS 250700), with 78 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Kaolin and other kaolinic clays, whether or not calcined?
Leading suppliers shipping Kaolin and other kaolinic clays, whether or not calcined (HS 250700) to the U.S. include IMERYS PAR MOOR CENTRE PAR MOOR, IMERYS RIO CAPIM CAULIM S A, IMERYS MINERALS LTD, IMERYS CERAMICS FRANCE, and IMERYS CERAMICS NEW ZEALAND LIMITED.
How many U.S. shipments of Kaolin and other kaolinic clays, whether or not calcined are there?
ImportDoor has 1,491 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 250700, spanning Aug 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is Kaolin and other kaolinic clays, whether or not calcined imported from?
Kaolin and other kaolinic clays, whether or not calcined is imported into the U.S. primarily from UNITED KINGDOM, BRAZIL, and BELGIUM.
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