Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, mercury (HS 280540)
Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, mercury (HS 280540) has 1,036 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, mercury is GCI OUTDOOR INC, with 91 shipments, followed by MERCURY MARINE and NIMBUS BOATS USA. The leading supplier is GOLEADER INDUSTRIES ZHEJIANG CO, with 104 shipments, followed by NIMBUS GROUP and ESTALEIRO SCHAEFER YACHTS LTDA. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and GERMANY, arriving primarily at LONG BEACH, CA. Import volume has held steady 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/280540-alkali-or-alkaline-earth-metals-mercury
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, mercury (HS 280540), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is GOLEADER INDUSTRIES ZHEJIANG CO → GCI OUTDOOR INC with 81 shipments, followed by NIMBUS GROUP → NIMBUS BOATS USA (46) and ESTALEIRO SCHAEFER YACHTS LTDA → SHF YACHTS LLC (33).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GCI OUTDOOR INC | 91 |
| MERCURY MARINE | 64 |
| NIMBUS BOATS USA | 63 |
| QVC INC | 35 |
| SHF YACHTS LLC | 33 |
| CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS LLC | 24 |
| EVERGREEN C P USA | 20 |
| SEATTLE NORTHWEST YACHTS LLC | 14 |
| TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY | 14 |
| MAGICAL CRUISE CO LTD | 13 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GOLEADER INDUSTRIES ZHEJIANG CO | 104 |
| NIMBUS GROUP | 60 |
| ESTALEIRO SCHAEFER YACHTS LTDA | 37 |
| GOLEADER INDUSTRIES ZHEJIANG CO LTD | 31 |
| SICHUAN CHUANHUAN TECHNOLOGY COMPAN | 25 |
| BELLA VENEET OY | 22 |
| VINNIC BATTERY WORKS LTD | 19 |
| CHANGZHOU JINKAI LIGHTING ELECTRICA | 17 |
| LOYALTY FOUNDER ENTERPRISE CO LTD | 16 |
| IN TECH ELECTRONICS SDN BHD | 14 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 529 |
| GERMANY | 97 |
| BRAZIL | 36 |
| HONG KONG | 34 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 28 |
| TAIWAN | 27 |
| INDIA | 25 |
| SWEDEN | 18 |
| BELGIUM | 17 |
| MALAYSIA | 17 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LONG BEACH, CA | 231 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 174 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 121 |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | 76 |
| TACOMA, WA | 54 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 53 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 46 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 45 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 43 |
| BRUNSWICK, GA | 34 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 280540 — Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, mercury. 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 2805: Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, mercury
Who imports Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, mercury (HS 280540)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, mercury include GCI OUTDOOR INC, MERCURY MARINE, NIMBUS BOATS USA, QVC INC, and SHF YACHTS LLC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, mercury?
GCI OUTDOOR INC is the largest U.S. importer of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, mercury (HS 280540), with 91 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, mercury?
Leading suppliers shipping Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, mercury (HS 280540) to the U.S. include GOLEADER INDUSTRIES ZHEJIANG CO, NIMBUS GROUP, ESTALEIRO SCHAEFER YACHTS LTDA, GOLEADER INDUSTRIES ZHEJIANG CO LTD, and SICHUAN CHUANHUAN TECHNOLOGY COMPAN.
How many U.S. shipments of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, mercury are there?
ImportDoor has 1,036 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 280540, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, mercury imported from?
Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, mercury is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, GERMANY, and BRAZIL.
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