Chromium ores and concentrates (HS 261000)
Chromium ores and concentrates (HS 261000) has 2,955 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Chromium ores and concentrates is PERNOD RICARD USA, with 303 shipments, followed by PYUNGHWA AMERICA INC and F A C T. The leading supplier is HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA, with 337 shipments, followed by PYUNG HWA INDUSTRIAL CO LTD and RAND YORK MINERALS PTY LTD. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and IRELAND, arriving primarily at LONG BEACH, 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/261000-chromium-ores-and-concentrates
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Chromium ores and concentrates (HS 261000), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is PYUNG HWA INDUSTRIAL CO LTD → PYUNGHWA AMERICA INC with 261 shipments, followed by RAND YORK MINERALS PTY LTD → F A C T (145) and IRISH DISTILLERS LTD → PERNOD RICARD USA (141).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| PERNOD RICARD USA | 303 |
| PYUNGHWA AMERICA INC | 261 |
| F A C T | 146 |
| GALDERMA LABORATORIES LP | 132 |
| BOSCH AUTOMOTIVE | 127 |
| DAL TILE CORP | 78 |
| BSH HOME APPLIANCES CORP | 72 |
| BRADKEN CANADA | 62 |
| EXP GROUP LLC | 46 |
| T SQUARE INC | 25 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA | 337 |
| PYUNG HWA INDUSTRIAL CO LTD | 261 |
| RAND YORK MINERALS PTY LTD | 223 |
| IRISH DISTILLERS LTD | 143 |
| ROBERT BOSCH LTDA | 135 |
| BUEBCHEN WERK EWALD HERMES PHARMAZE | 132 |
| IRISH DISTILLERS LIMITED | 82 |
| BSH HOME APPLIANCES CO LTD | 72 |
| IRISH DISTILLERS PERNOD RICARD FOX & GEESE ROBINHOOD | 61 |
| HANGZHOU YUE FU SI SUPPLY CHAIN MAN AGEMENT CO LTD | 56 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 732 |
| IRELAND | 333 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 330 |
| SOUTH AFRICA | 310 |
| GERMANY | 169 |
| BRAZIL | 167 |
| ITALY | 106 |
| ECUADOR | 101 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 92 |
| BELGIUM | 43 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LONG BEACH, CA | 525 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 494 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 438 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 361 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 179 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 167 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 164 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 123 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 110 |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | 84 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 261000 — Chromium 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 Chromium ores and concentrates
Who imports Chromium ores and concentrates (HS 261000)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Chromium ores and concentrates include PERNOD RICARD USA, PYUNGHWA AMERICA INC, F A C T, GALDERMA LABORATORIES LP, and BOSCH AUTOMOTIVE.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Chromium ores and concentrates?
PERNOD RICARD USA is the largest U.S. importer of Chromium ores and concentrates (HS 261000), with 303 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Chromium ores and concentrates?
Leading suppliers shipping Chromium ores and concentrates (HS 261000) to the U.S. include HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA, PYUNG HWA INDUSTRIAL CO LTD, RAND YORK MINERALS PTY LTD, IRISH DISTILLERS LTD, and ROBERT BOSCH LTDA.
How many U.S. shipments of Chromium ores and concentrates are there?
ImportDoor has 2,955 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 261000, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Chromium ores and concentrates imported from?
Chromium ores and concentrates is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, IRELAND, and REPUBLIC OF KOREA.
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