Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading 6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined, mullite (HS 250860)
Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading 6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined, mullite (HS 250860) has 168 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading 6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined, mullite is GRAND NORTHERN PRODUCTS LTD, with 14 shipments, followed by SAINT GOBAIN CERAMIC MATERIALS PCR and GNPGRAYSTAR SPECIALTY MATERIALS. The leading supplier is MOTIM ELECTROCORUNDUM LTD, with 31 shipments, followed by IMERYS ZSCHORNEWITZ GMBH and IMERYS ZSCHORNEWITZ GMBH BURGKEMNITZER. Goods originate mainly from GERMANY and CHINA, arriving primarily at NORFOLK, VA. 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/250860-other-clays-not-including-expanded-clays-of-heading-6806-andalusite-kyanite-and-sillimanite-whether-or-not-cal
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading 6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined, mullite (HS 250860), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is MOTIM ELECTROCORUNDUM LTD → SAINT GOBAIN CERAMIC MATERIALS PCR with 10 shipments, followed by IMERYS ZSCHORNEWITZ GMBH BURGKEMNITZER → GRAND NORTHERN PRODUCTS LTD (10) and JYOTI CERAMIC INDUSTRIES PVT LTD → ANDERMAN CERAMICS INC (7).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GRAND NORTHERN PRODUCTS LTD | 14 |
| SAINT GOBAIN CERAMIC MATERIALS PCR | 10 |
| GNPGRAYSTAR SPECIALTY MATERIALS | 9 |
| ANDERMAN CERAMICS INC | 8 |
| FAIR RITE PRODUCTS CORP | 7 |
| ANDERMAN CERAMICS | 6 |
| SPECIAL SHAPES REFRACTORY CO | 6 |
| BUNTROCK INDUSTRIES INC | 5 |
| SAINT GOBAIN CERAMIC MATERIALS | 5 |
| GESTAMP US HARDTECH | 4 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| MOTIM ELECTROCORUNDUM LTD | 31 |
| IMERYS ZSCHORNEWITZ GMBH | 25 |
| IMERYS ZSCHORNEWITZ GMBH BURGKEMNITZER | 19 |
| ZHENGZHOU PASCAL NEW MATERIAL CO | 10 |
| JYOTI CERAMIC INDUSTRIES PVT LTD | 8 |
| IMERYS FUSED MINERALS | 6 |
| JIANGSU SANHENG HIGH TECH KILN FURN TONGLI | 6 |
| ITOCHU CERATECH CORP | 5 |
| CARBORUNDUM UNIVERSAL LIMITED | 4 |
| HENAN SUNTEK INTERNATIONAL CO LTD | 4 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GERMANY | 69 |
| CHINA | 47 |
| NORWAY | 16 |
| INDIA | 15 |
| JAPAN | 6 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 4 |
| ITALY | 4 |
| AUSTRIA | 1 |
| BRAZIL | 1 |
| SPAIN | 1 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NORFOLK, VA | 57 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 31 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 24 |
| BOSTON, MA | 12 |
| MOBILE, AL | 8 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 7 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 6 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 5 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 5 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 4 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 250860 — Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading 6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined, mullite. 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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Other six-digit codes in HS 2508: Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading 6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading 6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined, mullite
Who imports Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading 6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined, mullite (HS 250860)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading 6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined, mullite include GRAND NORTHERN PRODUCTS LTD, SAINT GOBAIN CERAMIC MATERIALS PCR, GNPGRAYSTAR SPECIALTY MATERIALS, ANDERMAN CERAMICS INC, and FAIR RITE PRODUCTS CORP.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading 6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined, mullite?
GRAND NORTHERN PRODUCTS LTD is the largest U.S. importer of Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading 6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined, mullite (HS 250860), with 14 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading 6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined, mullite?
Leading suppliers shipping Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading 6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined, mullite (HS 250860) to the U.S. include MOTIM ELECTROCORUNDUM LTD, IMERYS ZSCHORNEWITZ GMBH, IMERYS ZSCHORNEWITZ GMBH BURGKEMNITZER, ZHENGZHOU PASCAL NEW MATERIAL CO, and JYOTI CERAMIC INDUSTRIES PVT LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading 6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined, mullite are there?
ImportDoor has 168 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 250860, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading 6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined, mullite imported from?
Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading 6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined, mullite is imported into the U.S. primarily from GERMANY, CHINA, and NORWAY.
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