Siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) and similar siliceous earths, whether or not calcined, of an apparent specific gravity of 1 or less (HS 251200)
Siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) and similar siliceous earths, whether or not calcined, of an apparent specific gravity of 1 or less (HS 251200) has 2,720 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) and similar siliceous earths, whether or not calcined, of an apparent specific gravity of 1 or less is LEHMANN & VOSS CO, with 417 shipments, followed by MERCEDES BENZ USA LLC and AKZO NOBEL LTDA. The leading supplier is IMERYS DIATOMITA MEXICO S A, with 393 shipments, followed by IMERYS ALMERIA S A DE C V and IMERYS DIATOMITA MEXICO S A DE C V. Goods originate mainly from MEXICO and GERMANY, 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/251200-siliceous-fossil-meals-for-example-kieselguhr-tripolite-and-diatomite-and-similar-siliceous-earths-whether-or
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The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) and similar siliceous earths, whether or not calcined, of an apparent specific gravity of 1 or less (HS 251200), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is IMERYS DIATOMITA MEXICO S A → LEHMANN & VOSS CO with 297 shipments, followed by MERCEDES BENZ AG → MERCEDES BENZ USA LLC (209) and IMERYS DIATOMITA MEXICO S A DE C V → AKZO NOBEL LTDA (91).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LEHMANN & VOSS CO | 417 |
| MERCEDES BENZ USA LLC | 212 |
| AKZO NOBEL LTDA | 158 |
| AZELIS AMERICAS CASE LLC | 158 |
| IMERYS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL SALES | 153 |
| IMERYS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL SALES S A | 73 |
| ECO PLUS GROUP LLC | 66 |
| LEHMANN & VOSS & CO | 66 |
| GENERAL MARKETING SOLUTIONS LLC | 45 |
| PITTSBURGH GLASS WORKS | 45 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| IMERYS DIATOMITA MEXICO S A | 393 |
| IMERYS ALMERIA S A DE C V | 381 |
| IMERYS DIATOMITA MEXICO S A DE C V | 314 |
| MERCEDES BENZ AG | 254 |
| IMERYS ALMERIA SA DE CV | 243 |
| HOFFMANN MINERAL GMBH | 157 |
| SOL MINERALES Y SERVICIOS S A | 117 |
| IMERYS FILTRATION MINERALS INC | 105 |
| TIERRAS INDUSTRIALES HERRAN Y DIEZ | 43 |
| HOFFMANN MINERAL | 36 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| MEXICO | 1,539 |
| GERMANY | 318 |
| CHINA | 266 |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | 173 |
| ARGENTINA | 135 |
| SPAIN | 35 |
| JAPAN | 30 |
| PANAMA | 26 |
| INDIA | 22 |
| TAIWAN | 21 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | 1,016 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 429 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 348 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 162 |
| MOBILE, AL | 159 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 87 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 86 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 82 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 70 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 60 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 251200 — Siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) and similar siliceous earths, whether or not calcined, of an apparent specific gravity of 1 or less. 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 Siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) and similar siliceous earths, whether or not calcined, of an apparent specific gravity of 1 or less
Who imports Siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) and similar siliceous earths, whether or not calcined, of an apparent specific gravity of 1 or less (HS 251200)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) and similar siliceous earths, whether or not calcined, of an apparent specific gravity of 1 or less include LEHMANN & VOSS CO, MERCEDES BENZ USA LLC, AKZO NOBEL LTDA, AZELIS AMERICAS CASE LLC, and IMERYS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL SALES.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) and similar siliceous earths, whether or not calcined, of an apparent specific gravity of 1 or less?
LEHMANN & VOSS CO is the largest U.S. importer of Siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) and similar siliceous earths, whether or not calcined, of an apparent specific gravity of 1 or less (HS 251200), with 417 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) and similar siliceous earths, whether or not calcined, of an apparent specific gravity of 1 or less?
Leading suppliers shipping Siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) and similar siliceous earths, whether or not calcined, of an apparent specific gravity of 1 or less (HS 251200) to the U.S. include IMERYS DIATOMITA MEXICO S A, IMERYS ALMERIA S A DE C V, IMERYS DIATOMITA MEXICO S A DE C V, MERCEDES BENZ AG, and IMERYS ALMERIA SA DE CV.
How many U.S. shipments of Siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) and similar siliceous earths, whether or not calcined, of an apparent specific gravity of 1 or less are there?
ImportDoor has 2,720 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 251200, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) and similar siliceous earths, whether or not calcined, of an apparent specific gravity of 1 or less imported from?
Siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) and similar siliceous earths, whether or not calcined, of an apparent specific gravity of 1 or less is imported into the U.S. primarily from MEXICO, GERMANY, and CHINA.
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