Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, selenium (HS 280490)
Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, selenium (HS 280490) has 434 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Dec 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, selenium is NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC, with 57 shipments, followed by CHATTEM INC and SOCIETE INDUSTRIELLE LESAFFRE. The leading supplier is ANGEL YEAST CO LTD, with 60 shipments, followed by NV UMICORE SA and FERMENTACIONES MEXICANAS S A. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and INDIA, 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 August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/280490-hydrogen-rare-gases-and-other-nonmetals-selenium
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, selenium (HS 280490), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is ANGEL YEAST CO LTD → NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC with 57 shipments, followed by FERMENTACIONES MEXICANAS S A → SOCIETE INDUSTRIELLE LESAFFRE (40) and NV UMICORE SA → AJAY NORTH AMERICA LLC (38).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC | 57 |
| CHATTEM INC | 46 |
| SOCIETE INDUSTRIELLE LESAFFRE | 42 |
| AJAY NORTH AMERICA LLC | 38 |
| AJAY NORTH AMERICA INC | 21 |
| II VI INCORPORATED | 16 |
| ANGEST INC | 15 |
| PHIBROCHEM 300 FRANK W BURR | 13 |
| AMALGAMET CANADA LP | 9 |
| BOLTON METAL PRODUCTS CO INC | 7 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| ANGEL YEAST CO LTD | 60 |
| NV UMICORE SA | 59 |
| FERMENTACIONES MEXICANAS S A | 40 |
| ESKAY SPECIALITY CHEMICALS PLOT | 39 |
| II VI PERFORMANCE METALS INC | 26 |
| ESKAY SPECIALITY CHEMICALS SEZ PLOT | 16 |
| ANGEL YEAST EGYPT CO LTD | 15 |
| FERRO METAL & CHEMICAL CORP LTD | 13 |
| ANGEL YEAST HONGKONG CO LTD | 12 |
| RETORTE GMBH | 9 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 102 |
| INDIA | 67 |
| BELGIUM | 64 |
| MEXICO | 52 |
| GERMANY | 30 |
| PHILIPPINES | 30 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 20 |
| EGYPT | 12 |
| NETHERLANDS | 10 |
| HONG KONG | 7 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 147 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 56 |
| WILMINGTON, NC | 36 |
| CHESTER, PA | 34 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 31 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 29 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 28 |
| TACOMA, WA | 17 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 11 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 10 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 280490 — Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, selenium. 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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Other six-digit codes in HS 2804: Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, selenium
Who imports Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, selenium (HS 280490)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, selenium include NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC, CHATTEM INC, SOCIETE INDUSTRIELLE LESAFFRE, AJAY NORTH AMERICA LLC, and AJAY NORTH AMERICA INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, selenium?
NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC is the largest U.S. importer of Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, selenium (HS 280490), with 57 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, selenium?
Leading suppliers shipping Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, selenium (HS 280490) to the U.S. include ANGEL YEAST CO LTD, NV UMICORE SA, FERMENTACIONES MEXICANAS S A, ESKAY SPECIALITY CHEMICALS PLOT, and II VI PERFORMANCE METALS INC.
How many U.S. shipments of Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, selenium are there?
ImportDoor has 434 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 280490, spanning Dec 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, selenium imported from?
Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, selenium is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, INDIA, and BELGIUM.
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