Zinc ores and concentrates (HS 260800)
Zinc ores and concentrates (HS 260800) has 158 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Zinc ores and concentrates is ZINC NACIONAL S A, with 15 shipments, followed by FERROSALT S A and NYRSTAR CLARKSVILLE INC. The leading supplier is TURKMEX CINKO URETIM VE TIC A S, with 15 shipments, followed by ALTONA METALS RECYCLING SA DE CV and TRAFIGURA PTE LTD. Goods originate mainly from MEXICO and CHINA, arriving primarily at HOUSTON, TX. 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/260800-zinc-ores-and-concentrates
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Zinc ores and concentrates (HS 260800), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is TURKMEX CINKO URETIM VE TIC A S → ZINC NACIONAL S A with 15 shipments, followed by ALTONA METALS RECYCLING SA DE CV → FERROSALT S A (11) and INDUSTRIAS ELECTRO QUIMICAS SA → US BORAX WILMINGTON OPERATION (10).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| ZINC NACIONAL S A | 15 |
| FERROSALT S A | 11 |
| NYRSTAR CLARKSVILLE INC | 10 |
| US BORAX WILMINGTON OPERATION | 10 |
| TECK METALS LTD | 9 |
| JEAN GOLDSCHMIDT INT SA | 5 |
| ZINC NACIONAL SA | 4 |
| BELGIAN FRUIT FORWARDING COMPANY NV | 3 |
| CASTEELGT | 3 |
| CHARTER BROKERAGE LLC | 3 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| TURKMEX CINKO URETIM VE TIC A S | 15 |
| ALTONA METALS RECYCLING SA DE CV | 12 |
| TRAFIGURA PTE LTD | 12 |
| ZINC INTERNATIONAL S A | 12 |
| INDUSTRIAS ELECTRO QUIMICAS SA | 11 |
| OCEAN PARTNERS USA INC | 7 |
| AMERICAN PACIFIC HONDURAS INC | 6 |
| AMERICAN PACIFIC HONDRAS INC | 5 |
| EVOLUTION MINING GOLD OPERATIONS LT | 5 |
| MINERA PENASQUITO S A DE C V | 4 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| MEXICO | 52 |
| CHINA | 24 |
| TURKEY | 20 |
| HONDURAS | 12 |
| CANADA | 11 |
| LAO | 9 |
| PERU | 5 |
| BRAZIL | 4 |
| FINLAND | 3 |
| GUATEMALA | 3 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | 27 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 20 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 19 |
| MIAMI, FL | 16 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 15 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 10 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 10 |
| BEAUFORT?MOREHEAD CITY, NC | 7 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 5 |
| MOBILE, AL | 5 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 260800 — Zinc 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 Zinc ores and concentrates
Who imports Zinc ores and concentrates (HS 260800)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Zinc ores and concentrates include ZINC NACIONAL S A, FERROSALT S A, NYRSTAR CLARKSVILLE INC, US BORAX WILMINGTON OPERATION, and TECK METALS LTD.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Zinc ores and concentrates?
ZINC NACIONAL S A is the largest U.S. importer of Zinc ores and concentrates (HS 260800), with 15 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Zinc ores and concentrates?
Leading suppliers shipping Zinc ores and concentrates (HS 260800) to the U.S. include TURKMEX CINKO URETIM VE TIC A S, ALTONA METALS RECYCLING SA DE CV, TRAFIGURA PTE LTD, ZINC INTERNATIONAL S A, and INDUSTRIAS ELECTRO QUIMICAS SA.
How many U.S. shipments of Zinc ores and concentrates are there?
ImportDoor has 158 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 260800, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Zinc ores and concentrates imported from?
Zinc ores and concentrates is imported into the U.S. primarily from MEXICO, CHINA, and TURKEY.
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