Chamotte or dinas earth (HS 250870)
Chamotte or dinas earth (HS 250870) has 2,252 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Aug 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Chamotte or dinas earth is LEHMANN & VOSS & CO, with 215 shipments, followed by ARDISAM INC and AKZO NOBEL LTDA. The leading supplier is IMERYS ALMERIA SA DE CV, with 360 shipments, followed by IMERYS DIATOMITA MEXICO S A DE C V and IMERYS FILTRATION MINERALS INC. Goods originate mainly from MEXICO and CHINA, arriving primarily at HOUSTON, TX. 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/250870-chamotte-or-dinas-earth
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Chamotte or dinas earth (HS 250870), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is IMERYS ALMERIA SA DE CV → LEHMANN & VOSS & CO with 215 shipments, followed by ZHEJIANG XINGYUE INDUSTRIAL CO LTD → ARDISAM INC (108) and IMERYS DIATOMITA MEXICO S A DE C V → AKZO NOBEL LTDA (104).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LEHMANN & VOSS & CO | 215 |
| ARDISAM INC | 143 |
| AKZO NOBEL LTDA | 136 |
| IMERYS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL SALES | 102 |
| BASF S A | 68 |
| IMERYS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL SALES S A | 55 |
| TITAN ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAINMENT LTD | 54 |
| BTG PACTUAL COMMODITIES SERTRADE S A | 46 |
| JIM S SUPPLY CO INC | 44 |
| KIRKWOOD INDUSTRIES INC | 33 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| IMERYS ALMERIA SA DE CV | 360 |
| IMERYS DIATOMITA MEXICO S A DE C V | 342 |
| IMERYS FILTRATION MINERALS INC | 133 |
| ZHEJIANG XINGYUE INDUSTRIAL CO LTD | 117 |
| IMERYS DIATOMITA MEXICO SA DE CV | 89 |
| IMERYS ALMERIA S A DE C V | 83 |
| SHANGHAI TELEVISION AND ELECTRONICS | 45 |
| TAIAN MODERN PLASTIC CO LTD | 45 |
| WESTCOAST TRADE NORDIC AB | 35 |
| E&I INTERNATIONAL CO LTD | 29 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| MEXICO | 1,015 |
| CHINA | 781 |
| GERMANY | 63 |
| INDIA | 63 |
| COLUMBIA | 38 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 28 |
| FRANCE | 26 |
| CANADA | 24 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 24 |
| TAIWAN | 21 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | 988 |
| TACOMA, WA | 243 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 187 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 186 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 148 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 105 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 76 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 62 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 50 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 37 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 250870 — Chamotte or dinas earth. 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 2508
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 Chamotte or dinas earth
Who imports Chamotte or dinas earth (HS 250870)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Chamotte or dinas earth include LEHMANN & VOSS & CO, ARDISAM INC, AKZO NOBEL LTDA, IMERYS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL SALES, and BASF S A.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Chamotte or dinas earth?
LEHMANN & VOSS & CO is the largest U.S. importer of Chamotte or dinas earth (HS 250870), with 215 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Chamotte or dinas earth?
Leading suppliers shipping Chamotte or dinas earth (HS 250870) to the U.S. include IMERYS ALMERIA SA DE CV, IMERYS DIATOMITA MEXICO S A DE C V, IMERYS FILTRATION MINERALS INC, ZHEJIANG XINGYUE INDUSTRIAL CO LTD, and IMERYS DIATOMITA MEXICO SA DE CV.
How many U.S. shipments of Chamotte or dinas earth are there?
ImportDoor has 2,252 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 250870, spanning Aug 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is Chamotte or dinas earth imported from?
Chamotte or dinas earth is imported into the U.S. primarily from MEXICO, CHINA, and GERMANY.
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