Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine (HS 252800)
Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine (HS 252800) has 499 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine is SAINT GOBAIN AMERICA SA DE CV, with 90 shipments, followed by MICROSOURCE LLC and BORATES PLUS LLC. The leading supplier is ETI MADEN ISLETMELERI GENEL MUDURLU, with 127 shipments, followed by INKABOR BOLIVIA SRL and BORAX ARGENTINA S A. Goods originate mainly from TURKEY and COSTA RICA, arriving primarily at SAVANNAH, GA. Import volume has risen 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/252800-natural-borates-and-concentrates-thereof-whether-or-not-calcined-but-not-including-borates-separated-from-natu
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine (HS 252800), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is ETI MADEN ISLETMELERI GENEL MUDURLU → SAINT GOBAIN AMERICA SA DE CV with 66 shipments, followed by INKABOR BOLIVIA SRL → MICROSOURCE LLC (49) and BORAX ARGENTINA S A → BORATES PLUS LLC (42).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SAINT GOBAIN AMERICA SA DE CV | 90 |
| MICROSOURCE LLC | 75 |
| BORATES PLUS LLC | 63 |
| ETIMINE USA INC | 42 |
| BR GLOBAL LLC | 39 |
| SEAFORTH MINERAL & ORE CO | 32 |
| BORATES PLUS | 30 |
| MEXICHEM SPECIALITY COMPOUNDS | 14 |
| COLOROBBIA MEXICO S A DE C V | 11 |
| ECO INC | 11 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| ETI MADEN ISLETMELERI GENEL MUDURLU | 127 |
| INKABOR BOLIVIA SRL | 104 |
| BORAX ARGENTINA S A | 42 |
| INKABOR BOLIVIA S R L | 40 |
| IMPORT & EXPORT COPLA LTDA | 31 |
| ETI MADEN ISLETMELERI GENEL | 26 |
| MINERA SANTA RITA S R L | 25 |
| INKABOR S A | 15 |
| MINERA SANTA RITA SRL | 15 |
| SIBELCO UK LTD | 10 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| TURKEY | 165 |
| COSTA RICA | 151 |
| ARGENTINA | 90 |
| CHILE | 49 |
| LAO | 13 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 8 |
| CHINA | 5 |
| NIGERIA | 5 |
| NETHERLANDS ANTILLES | 3 |
| BRAZIL | 3 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SAVANNAH, GA | 82 |
| JACKSONVILLE, FL | 78 |
| MIAMI, FL | 59 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 51 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 48 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 43 |
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | 35 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 24 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 16 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 16 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 252800 — Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine. 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 Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine
Who imports Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine (HS 252800)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine include SAINT GOBAIN AMERICA SA DE CV, MICROSOURCE LLC, BORATES PLUS LLC, ETIMINE USA INC, and BR GLOBAL LLC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine?
SAINT GOBAIN AMERICA SA DE CV is the largest U.S. importer of Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine (HS 252800), with 90 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine?
Leading suppliers shipping Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine (HS 252800) to the U.S. include ETI MADEN ISLETMELERI GENEL MUDURLU, INKABOR BOLIVIA SRL, BORAX ARGENTINA S A, INKABOR BOLIVIA S R L, and IMPORT & EXPORT COPLA LTDA.
How many U.S. shipments of Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine are there?
ImportDoor has 499 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 252800, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine imported from?
Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine is imported into the U.S. primarily from TURKEY, COSTA RICA, and ARGENTINA.
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