Nitric acid (HS 280800)
Nitric acid (HS 280800) has 1,067 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jul 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Nitric acid is EMD MILLIPORE CORP, with 326 shipments, followed by AVANTOR PERFORMANCE MATERIALS and AVANTOR PERFORMANCE CHEMICALS. The leading supplier is MERCK KGAA, with 315 shipments, followed by DONG WOO FINE CHEM CO LTD and ASIA UNION ELECTRONIC CHEMICAL CORP. Goods originate mainly from GERMANY and REPUBLIC OF KOREA, 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/280800-nitric-acid
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Nitric acid (HS 280800), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is MERCK KGAA → EMD MILLIPORE CORP with 306 shipments, followed by RINCHEM COMPANY ISRAEL LTD → AVANTOR PERFORMANCE MATERIALS (53) and DONG WOO FINE CHEM CO LTD → SAMSUNG AUSTIN SEMICONDUCTOR LLC (51).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| EMD MILLIPORE CORP | 326 |
| AVANTOR PERFORMANCE MATERIALS | 60 |
| AVANTOR PERFORMANCE CHEMICALS | 52 |
| SAMSUNG AUSTIN SEMICONDUCTOR LLC | 51 |
| ASIA UNION ELECTRONIC CHEMICALS | 35 |
| ASIA UNION ELECTRONIC CHEMICALS CORP | 29 |
| ASIA UNION ELECTRONIC CHEMICALS RENO INC | 21 |
| AVANTOR PERFORMANCE CHEMICALS INC | 21 |
| SILTRONICS CORP | 21 |
| ES FOUNDRY CORP | 20 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| MERCK KGAA | 315 |
| DONG WOO FINE CHEM CO LTD | 78 |
| ASIA UNION ELECTRONIC CHEMICAL CORP | 54 |
| RINCHEM COMPANY ISRAEL LTD | 54 |
| BOC GASES IRELAND C/O CHEMSOURCE LTD | 49 |
| ASIA UNION ELECTRONIC CHEMICAL | 39 |
| BRENNTAG NV | 30 |
| BREDOX BV | 26 |
| BOC GASES IRELAND LTD | 25 |
| JNF CO LTD | 19 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GERMANY | 366 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 125 |
| TAIWAN | 125 |
| ISRAEL | 71 |
| IRELAND | 67 |
| BELGIUM | 55 |
| CHINA | 44 |
| NETHERLANDS | 36 |
| JAPAN | 32 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 15 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 485 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 102 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 72 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 56 |
| CHESTER, PA | 52 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 52 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 52 |
| BOSTON, MA | 34 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 32 |
| TACOMA, WA | 24 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 280800 — Nitric acid. 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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Frequently asked questions about importing Nitric acid
Who imports Nitric acid (HS 280800)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Nitric acid include EMD MILLIPORE CORP, AVANTOR PERFORMANCE MATERIALS, AVANTOR PERFORMANCE CHEMICALS, SAMSUNG AUSTIN SEMICONDUCTOR LLC, and ASIA UNION ELECTRONIC CHEMICALS.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Nitric acid?
EMD MILLIPORE CORP is the largest U.S. importer of Nitric acid (HS 280800), with 326 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Nitric acid?
Leading suppliers shipping Nitric acid (HS 280800) to the U.S. include MERCK KGAA, DONG WOO FINE CHEM CO LTD, ASIA UNION ELECTRONIC CHEMICAL CORP, RINCHEM COMPANY ISRAEL LTD, and BOC GASES IRELAND C/O CHEMSOURCE LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Nitric acid are there?
ImportDoor has 1,067 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 280800, spanning Jul 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is Nitric acid imported from?
Nitric acid is imported into the U.S. primarily from GERMANY, REPUBLIC OF KOREA, and TAIWAN.
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