Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, phosphorus (HS 280470)
Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, phosphorus (HS 280470) has 723 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jun 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, phosphorus is METALLURGICAL PRODUCTS COMPANY, with 51 shipments, followed by COMPLEX QUIMICA S A DE C V and ICL IP AMERICA IPA. The leading supplier is MONSANTO DO BRASIL LTDA, with 285 shipments, followed by ITALMATCH CHEMICALS S P A and DUC GIANG LAO CAI CHEMICALS LIMITED. Goods originate mainly from EL SALVADOR and CHINA, arriving primarily at NEW ORLEANS, LA. 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 Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, phosphorus (HS 280470), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is ITALMATCH CHEMICALS S P A → COMPLEX QUIMICA S A DE C V with 30 shipments, followed by VICTORY JOINT STOCK COMPANY → METALLURGICAL PRODUCTS COMPANY (23) and DUC GIANG LAO CAI CHEMICALS LIMITED → METALLURGICAL PRODUCTS COMPANY (19).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| METALLURGICAL PRODUCTS COMPANY | 51 |
| COMPLEX QUIMICA S A DE C V | 33 |
| ICL IP AMERICA IPA | 29 |
| CENTURY MULTECH INC | 19 |
| PHOSPHORUS DERIVATIVES INC | 19 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| MONSANTO DO BRASIL LTDA | 285 |
| ITALMATCH CHEMICALS S P A | 51 |
| DUC GIANG LAO CAI CHEMICALS LIMITED | 37 |
| UPL LIMITED | 25 |
| VICTORY JOINT STOCK COMPANY | 23 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| EL SALVADOR | 284 |
| CHINA | 119 |
| VIET NAM | 78 |
| INDIA | 66 |
| ITALY | 63 |
| NETHERLANDS | 27 |
| BELGIUM | 19 |
| NETHERLANDS ANTILLES | 16 |
| GERMANY | 14 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 10 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 281 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 122 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 78 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 64 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 54 |
| MIAMI, FL | 38 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 33 |
| TACOMA, WA | 10 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 9 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 8 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 280470 — Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, phosphorus. 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 Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, phosphorus
Who imports Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, phosphorus (HS 280470)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, phosphorus include METALLURGICAL PRODUCTS COMPANY, COMPLEX QUIMICA S A DE C V, ICL IP AMERICA IPA, CENTURY MULTECH INC, and PHOSPHORUS DERIVATIVES INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, phosphorus?
METALLURGICAL PRODUCTS COMPANY is the largest U.S. importer of Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, phosphorus (HS 280470), with 51 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, phosphorus?
Leading suppliers shipping Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, phosphorus (HS 280470) to the U.S. include MONSANTO DO BRASIL LTDA, ITALMATCH CHEMICALS S P A, DUC GIANG LAO CAI CHEMICALS LIMITED, UPL LIMITED, and VICTORY JOINT STOCK COMPANY.
How many U.S. shipments of Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, phosphorus are there?
ImportDoor has 723 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 280470, spanning Jan 2020 to Jun 2026.
Where is Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, phosphorus imported from?
Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, phosphorus is imported into the U.S. primarily from EL SALVADOR, CHINA, and VIET NAM.
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