Rare gases, other (HS 280429)
Rare gases, other (HS 280429) has 3,745 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jun 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Rare gases, other is LINDE INC, with 493 shipments, followed by IWATANI CORP and AIR LIQUIDE HELIUM AMERICA INC. The leading supplier is LINDE AG, with 269 shipments, followed by QATARGAS OPERATING CO LTD and IWATANI CORP. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and BELGIUM, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. 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 June 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Rare gases, other (HS 280429), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is IWATANI CORP → IWATANI CORP with 213 shipments, followed by LINDE AG → LINDE INC (207) and QATARGAS OPERATING CO LTD → AIR LIQUIDE HELIUM AMERICA INC (164).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LINDE INC | 493 |
| IWATANI CORP | 262 |
| AIR LIQUIDE HELIUM AMERICA INC | 246 |
| AIR PRODUCTS HELIUM INC | 235 |
| MESSER LLC | 198 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LINDE AG | 269 |
| QATARGAS OPERATING CO LTD | 258 |
| IWATANI CORP | 217 |
| SHANGHAI NAGAMORI MACHINERY CO LT | 177 |
| TAIYO NIPPON SANSO CORP | 126 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 731 |
| BELGIUM | 470 |
| JAPAN | 469 |
| INDIA | 272 |
| TAIWAN | 226 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 209 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 186 |
| GERMANY | 176 |
| BRAZIL | 125 |
| IRELAND | 87 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,311 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 900 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 261 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 201 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 198 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 124 |
| MIAMI, FL | 120 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 119 |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | 94 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 67 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 280429 — Rare gases, 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.
Frequently asked questions about importing Rare gases, other
Who imports Rare gases, other (HS 280429)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Rare gases, other include LINDE INC, IWATANI CORP, AIR LIQUIDE HELIUM AMERICA INC, AIR PRODUCTS HELIUM INC, and MESSER LLC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Rare gases, other?
LINDE INC is the largest U.S. importer of Rare gases, other (HS 280429), with 493 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Rare gases, other?
Leading suppliers shipping Rare gases, other (HS 280429) to the U.S. include LINDE AG, QATARGAS OPERATING CO LTD, IWATANI CORP, SHANGHAI NAGAMORI MACHINERY CO LT, and TAIYO NIPPON SANSO CORP.
How many U.S. shipments of Rare gases, other are there?
ImportDoor has 3,745 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 280429, spanning Jan 2020 to Jun 2026.
Where is Rare gases, other imported from?
Rare gases, other is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, BELGIUM, and JAPAN.
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