Copper ores and concentrates (HS 260300)
Copper ores and concentrates (HS 260300) has 136 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Feb 2020 and Jun 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Copper ores and concentrates is FREEPORT MC MORAN TECHNOLOGY CENTER, with 10 shipments, followed by CINMAR LLC and GLENCORE CANADA CORP. The leading supplier is NEWCREST RED CHRIS MINING LIMITED, with 10 shipments, followed by PT FREEPORT INDONESIA PLAZA and DEWAN SONS. Goods originate mainly from CANADA and CHINA, arriving primarily at LOS ANGELES, CA. 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/260300-copper-ores-and-concentrates
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Copper ores and concentrates (HS 260300), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is PT FREEPORT INDONESIA PLAZA → FREEPORT MC MORAN TECHNOLOGY CENTER with 10 shipments, followed by DEWAN SONS → CINMAR LLC (6) and TRAFIGURA PTE LTD → YUNNAN TIN CO LTD (4).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| FREEPORT MC MORAN TECHNOLOGY CENTER | 10 |
| CINMAR LLC | 6 |
| GLENCORE CANADA CORP | 6 |
| YUNNAN TIN CO LTD | 6 |
| PUBLISHERS CLEARING HOUSE | 5 |
| RANDA ACCESSORIES LEATHER GOODS | 4 |
| SUMITOMO CORP | 4 |
| CHIEN SHING HARBOR SERVICE CO LTD | 3 |
| LS NIKKO COPPER INC | 3 |
| MITSUBISHI MATERIALS CORP | 3 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEWCREST RED CHRIS MINING LIMITED | 10 |
| PT FREEPORT INDONESIA PLAZA | 10 |
| DEWAN SONS | 6 |
| MINERA ESCONDIDA LIMITADA | 6 |
| TRAFIGURA PTE LTD | 4 |
| ZHEJIANG QIAODENG INDUSTRIAL AND TRADEKEYUAN | 4 |
| COPPER MOUNTAIN MINE SIMILCO MINES | 3 |
| NEW GOLD INC | 3 |
| SHENGZHOU VISIONTEX IMPORT & EXPORT CO LTD | 3 |
| SOCA MARKETERS MINERALS S A DE C V | 3 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CANADA | 37 |
| CHINA | 28 |
| MEXICO | 17 |
| INDONESIA | 10 |
| CHILE | 8 |
| INDIA | 7 |
| LAO | 7 |
| BRAZIL | 6 |
| SPAIN | 3 |
| SRI LANKA | 2 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 22 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 10 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 9 |
| JUNEAU, AK | 9 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 8 |
| HONOLULU, HI | 8 |
| VANCOUVER, WA | 7 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 7 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 7 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 6 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 260300 — Copper ores and concentrates. 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 Copper ores and concentrates
Who imports Copper ores and concentrates (HS 260300)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Copper ores and concentrates include FREEPORT MC MORAN TECHNOLOGY CENTER, CINMAR LLC, GLENCORE CANADA CORP, YUNNAN TIN CO LTD, and PUBLISHERS CLEARING HOUSE.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Copper ores and concentrates?
FREEPORT MC MORAN TECHNOLOGY CENTER is the largest U.S. importer of Copper ores and concentrates (HS 260300), with 10 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Copper ores and concentrates?
Leading suppliers shipping Copper ores and concentrates (HS 260300) to the U.S. include NEWCREST RED CHRIS MINING LIMITED, PT FREEPORT INDONESIA PLAZA, DEWAN SONS, MINERA ESCONDIDA LIMITADA, and TRAFIGURA PTE LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Copper ores and concentrates are there?
ImportDoor has 136 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 260300, spanning Feb 2020 to Jun 2026.
Where is Copper ores and concentrates imported from?
Copper ores and concentrates is imported into the U.S. primarily from CANADA, CHINA, and MEXICO.
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