Niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates, other (HS 261590)
Niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates, other (HS 261590) has 208 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Feb 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates, other is CMAI INDUSTRIES INC, with 43 shipments, followed by A&R MERCHANTS INC and REFMET METAL TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE L. The leading supplier is CHINA METAL PRODUCTS CO LTD, with 43 shipments, followed by MTT RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES LTD and TANIOBIS SMELTING GMBH & CO. Goods originate mainly from CANADA and TAIWAN, 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/261590-niobium-columbium-tantalum-vanadium-or-zirconium-ores-and-concentrates-other
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates, other (HS 261590), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is CHINA METAL PRODUCTS CO LTD → CMAI INDUSTRIES INC with 43 shipments, followed by MTT RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES LTD → REFMET METAL TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE L (10) and APPLIED MICRO TECH PTE LTD → A&R MERCHANTS INC (8).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CMAI INDUSTRIES INC | 43 |
| A&R MERCHANTS INC | 17 |
| REFMET METAL TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE L | 11 |
| TITAN INTERNATIONAL | 10 |
| REFMET METAL TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD | 8 |
| HOWMET DOVER ALLOY | 7 |
| DEMOSA OPACANTES MEXICO SA DE CV | 6 |
| AUROTIME NEW MATERIALS CO LTD | 5 |
| FULL YIELD INDUSTRIAL CO LTD | 5 |
| ATI SPECIALTY ALLOYS & COMPONENTS ATI MILLERSBURG OPERATIONS | 4 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA METAL PRODUCTS CO LTD | 43 |
| MTT RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES LTD | 22 |
| TANIOBIS SMELTING GMBH & CO | 17 |
| APPLIED MICRO TECH PTE LTD | 10 |
| TRONOX MINERAL SANDS PTY LTD | 10 |
| APPLIED MICROTECH PTE LTD | 6 |
| F&X ELECTRO MATERIALS LIMITED | 6 |
| NORDMET SA | 5 |
| NPM SILMET OU | 5 |
| COMPANHIA BRASILEIRA MET MIN | 4 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CANADA | 49 |
| TAIWAN | 44 |
| GERMANY | 32 |
| SINGAPORE | 17 |
| CHINA | 14 |
| SOUTH AFRICA | 11 |
| BRAZIL | 9 |
| ESTONIA | 6 |
| HONG KONG | 5 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 4 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 62 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 43 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 32 |
| MIAMI, FL | 18 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 14 |
| TACOMA, WA | 7 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 6 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 4 |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | 4 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 4 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 261590 — Niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates, other. 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 |
|---|---|
| Zirconium ores and concentrates (261510) | 432 |
Frequently asked questions about importing Niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates, other
Who imports Niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates, other (HS 261590)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates, other include CMAI INDUSTRIES INC, A&R MERCHANTS INC, REFMET METAL TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE L, TITAN INTERNATIONAL, and REFMET METAL TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates, other?
CMAI INDUSTRIES INC is the largest U.S. importer of Niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates, other (HS 261590), with 43 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates, other?
Leading suppliers shipping Niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates, other (HS 261590) to the U.S. include CHINA METAL PRODUCTS CO LTD, MTT RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES LTD, TANIOBIS SMELTING GMBH & CO, APPLIED MICRO TECH PTE LTD, and TRONOX MINERAL SANDS PTY LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates, other are there?
ImportDoor has 208 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 261590, spanning Feb 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates, other imported from?
Niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates, other is imported into the U.S. primarily from CANADA, TAIWAN, and GERMANY.
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