Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded (HS 253010)
Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded (HS 253010) has 1,990 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded is USA MINERAL PRODUCTS CO, with 405 shipments, followed by JAMES HARDIE and PALMETTO VERMICULITE INC. The leading supplier is BRASIL MINERIOS LTDA, with 380 shipments, followed by PALABORA COPPER PTY LTD and BRASIL MINERIOS S/A. Goods originate mainly from BRAZIL and SOUTH AFRICA, 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/253010-vermiculite-perlite-and-chlorites-unexpanded
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded (HS 253010), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is BRASIL MINERIOS LTDA → USA MINERAL PRODUCTS CO with 366 shipments, followed by PALABORA COPPER PTY LTD → PALMETTO VERMICULITE INC (48) and NAMEKARA MINING CO LTD → WHITTEMORE CO INC (45).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| USA MINERAL PRODUCTS CO | 405 |
| JAMES HARDIE | 95 |
| PALMETTO VERMICULITE INC | 81 |
| MICRONIZED ULTRA TECH | 72 |
| THERM O ROCK EAST INC | 59 |
| WHITTEMORE CO | 56 |
| IMERYS PERLITE USA INC | 55 |
| USA MINERAL PRODUCTS COMP | 48 |
| WHITTEMORE CO INC | 45 |
| CARGO SERVICES S A U | 42 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| BRASIL MINERIOS LTDA | 380 |
| PALABORA COPPER PTY LTD | 168 |
| BRASIL MINERIOS S/A | 130 |
| BRASIL MINERIOS S A | 103 |
| NAMEKARA MINING CO LTD | 58 |
| BAIS INTERNATIONAL TRADE CO LTD | 51 |
| CARGO S DE MEXICO S A DE C V | 47 |
| PALABORA EUROPE LIMITED | 33 |
| MICRONIZED PRODUCTS PTY LTD | 30 |
| TERMOLITA SAPI DE CV | 29 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| BRAZIL | 604 |
| SOUTH AFRICA | 292 |
| MEXICO | 181 |
| CHINA | 165 |
| TURKEY | 126 |
| KENYA | 71 |
| INDIA | 62 |
| BELGIUM | 47 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 45 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 40 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 484 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 416 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 165 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 143 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 121 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 114 |
| BOSTON, MA | 107 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 85 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 80 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 51 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 253010 — Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded. 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 2530
Other six-digit codes in HS 2530: Mineral substances, with their U.S. import volume.
| Product (HS code) | Shipments |
|---|---|
| Mineral substances, other (253090) | 1,614 |
| Kieserite, epsom salts (natural magnesium sulfates) (253020) | 367 |
Frequently asked questions about importing Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded
Who imports Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded (HS 253010)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded include USA MINERAL PRODUCTS CO, JAMES HARDIE, PALMETTO VERMICULITE INC, MICRONIZED ULTRA TECH, and THERM O ROCK EAST INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded?
USA MINERAL PRODUCTS CO is the largest U.S. importer of Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded (HS 253010), with 405 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded?
Leading suppliers shipping Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded (HS 253010) to the U.S. include BRASIL MINERIOS LTDA, PALABORA COPPER PTY LTD, BRASIL MINERIOS S/A, BRASIL MINERIOS S A, and NAMEKARA MINING CO LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded are there?
ImportDoor has 1,990 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 253010, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded imported from?
Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded is imported into the U.S. primarily from BRAZIL, SOUTH AFRICA, and MEXICO.
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