Zirconium ores and concentrates (HS 261510)
Zirconium ores and concentrates (HS 261510) has 432 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Nov 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Zirconium ores and concentrates is RIO TINTO IRON & TITANIUM AMERICA DIVISION OF HIGH PURITY IRON INC, with 61 shipments, followed by DEMOSA OPACANTES MEXICO SA DE CV and COLOROBBIA MEXICO S A DE C V. The leading supplier is GRANDE COTE OPERATIONS SA, with 94 shipments, followed by TRONOX MINERAL SANDS PTY LTD and RICHARDS BAY MINING PTY LTD. Goods originate mainly from SOUTH AFRICA and SENEGAL, arriving primarily at CHARLESTON, SC. Import volume has held steady 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/261510-zirconium-ores-and-concentrates
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Zirconium ores and concentrates (HS 261510), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is RICHARDS BAY MINING PTY LTD → RIO TINTO IRON & TITANIUM AMERICA DIVISION OF HIGH PURITY IRON… with 58 shipments, followed by TRONOX MINERAL SANDS PTY LTD → DEMOSA OPACANTES MEXICO SA DE CV (43) and GRANDE COTE OPERATIONS SA → COLOROBBIA MEXICO S A DE C V (28).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| RIO TINTO IRON & TITANIUM AMERICA DIVISION OF HIGH PURITY IRON INC | 61 |
| DEMOSA OPACANTES MEXICO SA DE CV | 56 |
| COLOROBBIA MEXICO S A DE C V | 42 |
| TREBOL USA LLC | 33 |
| KISWIRE PINE BLUFF INC | 27 |
| IMERYS FUSED MINERALS GREENEVILLE | 26 |
| SAINT GOBAIN | 25 |
| COLOROBBIA MEXICO SA DE CV | 21 |
| TRONOX LLC | 19 |
| SG CERAMICS MATERIALS | 14 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GRANDE COTE OPERATIONS SA | 94 |
| TRONOX MINERAL SANDS PTY LTD | 85 |
| RICHARDS BAY MINING PTY LTD | 76 |
| GRANDE COTE OPERATIONS | 35 |
| FIB BELGIUM SA | 26 |
| TRONOX MANAGEMENT PTY LTD | 22 |
| ERAMET SA | 13 |
| ERAMET MARKETING SERVICES | 12 |
| TRONOX MINERAL SANDS PTY | 10 |
| TRONOX MINING AUSTRALIA LIMITED | 10 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SOUTH AFRICA | 180 |
| SENEGAL | 155 |
| AUSTRALIA | 34 |
| BELGIUM | 30 |
| ITALY | 7 |
| FRANCE | 6 |
| GERMANY | 3 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 3 |
| INDONESIA | 3 |
| BAHAMAS | 2 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHARLESTON, SC | 136 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 80 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 74 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 57 |
| MIAMI, FL | 27 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 15 |
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | 13 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 13 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 6 |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | 3 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 261510 — Zirconium 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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More products under HS 2615
Other six-digit codes in HS 2615: Niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates, with their U.S. import volume.
| Product (HS code) | Shipments |
|---|---|
| Niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates, other (261590) | 208 |
Frequently asked questions about importing Zirconium ores and concentrates
Who imports Zirconium ores and concentrates (HS 261510)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Zirconium ores and concentrates include RIO TINTO IRON & TITANIUM AMERICA DIVISION OF HIGH PURITY IRON INC, DEMOSA OPACANTES MEXICO SA DE CV, COLOROBBIA MEXICO S A DE C V, TREBOL USA LLC, and KISWIRE PINE BLUFF INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Zirconium ores and concentrates?
RIO TINTO IRON & TITANIUM AMERICA DIVISION OF HIGH PURITY IRON INC is the largest U.S. importer of Zirconium ores and concentrates (HS 261510), with 61 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Zirconium ores and concentrates?
Leading suppliers shipping Zirconium ores and concentrates (HS 261510) to the U.S. include GRANDE COTE OPERATIONS SA, TRONOX MINERAL SANDS PTY LTD, RICHARDS BAY MINING PTY LTD, GRANDE COTE OPERATIONS, and FIB BELGIUM SA.
How many U.S. shipments of Zirconium ores and concentrates are there?
ImportDoor has 432 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 261510, spanning Nov 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is Zirconium ores and concentrates imported from?
Zirconium ores and concentrates is imported into the U.S. primarily from SOUTH AFRICA, SENEGAL, and AUSTRALIA.
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