Phosphorous trichloride (HS 281213)
Phosphorous trichloride (HS 281213) has 372 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Phosphorous trichloride is ITALMATCH USA CORP, with 98 shipments, followed by INNOSPEC ACTIVE CHEMICALS LLC and LANXESS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH. The leading supplier is ITALMATCH CHEMICALS SPA, with 106 shipments, followed by SANDHYA ORGANIC CHEMICALS PRIVATE L and UPL LIMITED. Goods originate mainly from INDIA and NETHERLANDS ANTILLES, arriving primarily at CHARLESTON, SC. Import volume has declined 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/281213-phosphorous-trichloride
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Phosphorous trichloride (HS 281213), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is ITALMATCH CHEMICALS SPA → ITALMATCH USA CORP with 96 shipments, followed by SANDHYA ORGANIC CHEMICALS PRIVATE L → INNOSPEC ACTIVE CHEMICALS LLC (51) and NOURYON CHEMICALS SA DE CV → LANXESS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH (40).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| ITALMATCH USA CORP | 98 |
| INNOSPEC ACTIVE CHEMICALS LLC | 90 |
| LANXESS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH | 44 |
| BUCKMAN LABORATORIES INC | 36 |
| NOURYON CHEMICALS S A DE C V | 21 |
| CYMER DAYTON LLC | 14 |
| INNOSPEC ACTIVE CHEMICALS | 13 |
| AMVAC CHEMICAL CORP | 11 |
| DOVER CHEMICAL CORP | 6 |
| WELLDEX INTERNATIONAL SC VERACRUZ | 6 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| ITALMATCH CHEMICALS SPA | 106 |
| SANDHYA ORGANIC CHEMICALS PRIVATE L | 59 |
| UPL LIMITED | 41 |
| NOURYON CHEMICALS SA DE CV | 40 |
| SANDHYA ORGANIC CHEMICALS PVT LTD | 39 |
| DOSSA CHEMICALS PVT LTD | 36 |
| LANXESS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH | 29 |
| SUPERFORM CHEMISTRIES LIMITED | 6 |
| LANXESS SA DE CV | 4 |
| ITALMATCH CHEMICALS S P A | 3 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| INDIA | 177 |
| NETHERLANDS ANTILLES | 90 |
| MEXICO | 45 |
| BELGIUM | 39 |
| NETHERLANDS | 13 |
| SPAIN | 6 |
| CHINA | 2 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHARLESTON, SC | 186 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 73 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 44 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 37 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 12 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 8 |
| MIAMI, FL | 6 |
| MOBILE, AL | 4 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 2 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 281213 — Phosphorous trichloride. 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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More products under HS 2812
Other six-digit codes in HS 2812: Halides and halide oxides of nonmetals, with their U.S. import volume.
| Product (HS code) | Shipments |
|---|---|
| Halides and halide oxides of nonmetals, other (281290) | 599 |
| Chlorides and chloride oxides, other (281219) | 349 |
| Chlorides and chloride oxides, thionyl chloride (281217) | 128 |
Frequently asked questions about importing Phosphorous trichloride
Who imports Phosphorous trichloride (HS 281213)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Phosphorous trichloride include ITALMATCH USA CORP, INNOSPEC ACTIVE CHEMICALS LLC, LANXESS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH, BUCKMAN LABORATORIES INC, and NOURYON CHEMICALS S A DE C V.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Phosphorous trichloride?
ITALMATCH USA CORP is the largest U.S. importer of Phosphorous trichloride (HS 281213), with 98 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Phosphorous trichloride?
Leading suppliers shipping Phosphorous trichloride (HS 281213) to the U.S. include ITALMATCH CHEMICALS SPA, SANDHYA ORGANIC CHEMICALS PRIVATE L, UPL LIMITED, NOURYON CHEMICALS SA DE CV, and SANDHYA ORGANIC CHEMICALS PVT LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Phosphorous trichloride are there?
ImportDoor has 372 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 281213, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Phosphorous trichloride imported from?
Phosphorous trichloride is imported into the U.S. primarily from INDIA, NETHERLANDS ANTILLES, and MEXICO.
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