Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands (HS 271410)
Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands (HS 271410) has 789 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands is ASH GROVE CEMENT, with 139 shipments, followed by MULTITECH INDUSTRIES INC and ELGIN SEPARATION SOLUTIONS. The leading supplier is SUMAS SHALE LTD, with 138 shipments, followed by TARAK CHEMICALS LIMITED and PUBLIC WORKS DEPT ST KITTS NEVIS WELLINGTON. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and CANADA, arriving primarily at SEATTLE, WA. 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/271410-bituminous-or-oil-shale-and-tar-sands
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands (HS 271410), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is SUMAS SHALE LTD → ASH GROVE CEMENT with 138 shipments, followed by PUBLIC WORKS DEPT ST KITTS NEVIS WELLINGTON → SARGEANT BULKTAINERS (23) and DONG YU ENTERPRISE CO LTD → MULTITECH INDUSTRIES INC (23).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| ASH GROVE CEMENT | 139 |
| MULTITECH INDUSTRIES INC | 37 |
| ELGIN SEPARATION SOLUTIONS | 29 |
| SARGEANT BULKTAINERS | 25 |
| CHEMJET INC | 23 |
| NEWPARK DRILLING FLUIDS | 22 |
| EVERSANA LIFE SCIENCE SERVICES ELS | 18 |
| GN SOLIDS AMERICA LLC | 17 |
| DIMENSION OILFIELD PRODUCTS LLC | 15 |
| BUFFALO GAMES LLC | 14 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SUMAS SHALE LTD | 138 |
| TARAK CHEMICALS LIMITED | 33 |
| PUBLIC WORKS DEPT ST KITTS NEVIS WELLINGTON | 28 |
| DONG YU ENTERPRISE CO LTD | 23 |
| ANPING KANGERTONG HAREWARE AND MESH | 22 |
| KRISHNA ENTERPRISES | 22 |
| ENDAY ENTERPRISE CO LTD | 16 |
| BLUEPOWER INTERNATIONAL CO LTD | 9 |
| GOLD WING TOYS PRODUCTS LIMITED | 9 |
| HEBEI GN SOLIDS CONTROL CO LTD | 9 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 248 |
| CANADA | 139 |
| INDIA | 90 |
| TAIWAN | 47 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 34 |
| SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS | 32 |
| GERMANY | 26 |
| VIET NAM | 15 |
| AUSTRALIA | 14 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 11 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SEATTLE, WA | 152 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 152 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 128 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 88 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 66 |
| WEST PALM BEACH, FL | 36 |
| TACOMA, WA | 34 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 32 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 27 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 15 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 271410 — Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands. 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 2714
Other six-digit codes in HS 2714: Bitumen and asphalt, natural, with their U.S. import volume.
| Product (HS code) | Shipments |
|---|---|
| Bitumen and asphalt, natural, other (271490) | 771 |
Frequently asked questions about importing Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands
Who imports Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands (HS 271410)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands include ASH GROVE CEMENT, MULTITECH INDUSTRIES INC, ELGIN SEPARATION SOLUTIONS, SARGEANT BULKTAINERS, and CHEMJET INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands?
ASH GROVE CEMENT is the largest U.S. importer of Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands (HS 271410), with 139 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands?
Leading suppliers shipping Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands (HS 271410) to the U.S. include SUMAS SHALE LTD, TARAK CHEMICALS LIMITED, PUBLIC WORKS DEPT ST KITTS NEVIS WELLINGTON, DONG YU ENTERPRISE CO LTD, and ANPING KANGERTONG HAREWARE AND MESH.
How many U.S. shipments of Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands are there?
ImportDoor has 789 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 271410, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands imported from?
Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, CANADA, and INDIA.
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