In aqueous solution (Soda lye or liquid soda) (HS 281512)
In aqueous solution (Soda lye or liquid soda) (HS 281512) has 7,355 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Aug 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of In aqueous solution (Soda lye or liquid soda) is ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS CORP, with 992 shipments, followed by IMPORTACIONES MARTINEZ and FEVERTREE USA INC. The leading supplier is ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS GMBH, with 1,051 shipments, followed by TIPP DISTRIBUTORS INC and HEBEI CHENGXIN CO LTD. Goods originate mainly from MEXICO and CHINA, 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/281512-in-aqueous-solution-soda-lye-or-liquid-soda
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for In aqueous solution (Soda lye or liquid soda) (HS 281512), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS GMBH → ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS CORP with 992 shipments, followed by CESAR AUGUSTO GONZALEZ PAZ → IMPORTACIONES MARTINEZ (147) and HEBEI CHENGXIN CO LTD → NEDAMCO LTD (105).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS CORP | 992 |
| IMPORTACIONES MARTINEZ | 215 |
| FEVERTREE USA INC | 161 |
| ALLIED UNIVERSAL CORP | 121 |
| GRACE FOODS UK LTD | 116 |
| MOSES LAKE INDUSTRIES | 114 |
| E B EXPRESS PTROVISIONS INC | 111 |
| NEDAMCO LTD | 107 |
| COMEX PR LLC | 103 |
| T & C REFRESHMENT LTD | 101 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS GMBH | 1,051 |
| TIPP DISTRIBUTORS INC | 621 |
| HEBEI CHENGXIN CO LTD | 178 |
| ESTEE LAUDER AG | 163 |
| CESAR AUGUSTO GONZALEZ PAZ | 159 |
| CESAR AGUSTO GONZALEZ PAZ | 157 |
| AMBEV S A | 143 |
| BOC GASES IRELAND LTD | 119 |
| CARIBBEAN BOTTLING COMPANY | 101 |
| FEVER TREE LTD | 99 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| MEXICO | 1,359 |
| CHINA | 1,095 |
| NETHERLANDS | 836 |
| BELGIUM | 802 |
| FRANCE | 286 |
| GERMANY | 277 |
| BAHAMAS | 257 |
| INDIA | 249 |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | 182 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 175 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,598 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 1,210 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 609 |
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | 570 |
| MIAMI, FL | 404 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 387 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 366 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 262 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 254 |
| SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO | 249 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 281512 — In aqueous solution (Soda lye or liquid soda). 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 2815
Other six-digit codes in HS 2815: Sodium hydroxide (Caustic soda), with their U.S. import volume.
| Product (HS code) | Shipments |
|---|---|
| Sodium hydroxide (Caustic soda), solid (281511) | 63,315 |
| Potassium hydroxide (Caustic potash) (281520) | 2,734 |
| Peroxides of sodium or potassium (281530) | 159 |
Frequently asked questions about importing In aqueous solution (Soda lye or liquid soda)
Who imports In aqueous solution (Soda lye or liquid soda) (HS 281512)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of In aqueous solution (Soda lye or liquid soda) include ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS CORP, IMPORTACIONES MARTINEZ, FEVERTREE USA INC, ALLIED UNIVERSAL CORP, and GRACE FOODS UK LTD.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of In aqueous solution (Soda lye or liquid soda)?
ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS CORP is the largest U.S. importer of In aqueous solution (Soda lye or liquid soda) (HS 281512), with 992 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of In aqueous solution (Soda lye or liquid soda)?
Leading suppliers shipping In aqueous solution (Soda lye or liquid soda) (HS 281512) to the U.S. include ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS GMBH, TIPP DISTRIBUTORS INC, HEBEI CHENGXIN CO LTD, ESTEE LAUDER AG, and CESAR AUGUSTO GONZALEZ PAZ.
How many U.S. shipments of In aqueous solution (Soda lye or liquid soda) are there?
ImportDoor has 7,355 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 281512, spanning Aug 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is In aqueous solution (Soda lye or liquid soda) imported from?
In aqueous solution (Soda lye or liquid soda) is imported into the U.S. primarily from MEXICO, CHINA, and NETHERLANDS.
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