Zinc oxide (HS 281700)
Zinc oxide (HS 281700) has 12,373 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between May 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Zinc oxide is US BORAX WILMINGTON OPERATION, with 972 shipments, followed by NORKEM BV and EVERZINC USA INC. The leading supplier is ZINC INTERNATIONAL S A, with 3,382 shipments, followed by INDUSTRIAS ELECTRO QUIMICAS SA and EVERZINC BELGIUM SA. Goods originate mainly from MEXICO and CHINA, arriving primarily at HOUSTON, TX. 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/281700-zinc-oxide
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Zinc oxide (HS 281700), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is ZINC INTERNATIONAL S A → NORKEM BV with 777 shipments, followed by INDUSTRIAS ELECTRO QUIMICAS SA → US BORAX WILMINGTON OPERATION (594) and EVERZINC BELGIUM SA → EVERZINC USA INC (448).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| US BORAX WILMINGTON OPERATION | 972 |
| NORKEM BV | 815 |
| EVERZINC USA INC | 565 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 428 |
| NORKEM QUIMICA S L | 283 |
| EVERZINC ULTRAFINE PRODUCT INC | 181 |
| QUIMIALMEL ITALIA S P A | 181 |
| IDB DO BRASIL TRADE LTDA | 167 |
| NISUS CORP | 165 |
| QUIMIALMEL S A | 163 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| ZINC INTERNATIONAL S A | 3,382 |
| INDUSTRIAS ELECTRO QUIMICAS SA | 633 |
| EVERZINC BELGIUM SA | 465 |
| INDUSTRIAS ELECTRO QUIMICAS S A | 415 |
| ZINC INTERNATIONAL SA | 339 |
| ZINC INDUSTRIAS NACIONALES SA | 234 |
| ZOCHEM ULC | 222 |
| SCL ITALIA SPA | 191 |
| FACI ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD | 190 |
| EZUF BE SA/NV | 174 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| MEXICO | 4,340 |
| CHINA | 1,810 |
| BELGIUM | 824 |
| INDIA | 638 |
| LAO | 541 |
| CANADA | 466 |
| PANAMA | 436 |
| GERMANY | 394 |
| ITALY | 373 |
| TAIWAN | 346 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | 3,534 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 1,731 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,354 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 951 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 853 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 588 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 461 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 404 |
| MOBILE, AL | 354 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 325 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 281700 — Zinc oxide. 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 Zinc oxide
Who imports Zinc oxide (HS 281700)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Zinc oxide include US BORAX WILMINGTON OPERATION, NORKEM BV, EVERZINC USA INC, NORKEM LIMITED, and NORKEM QUIMICA S L.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Zinc oxide?
US BORAX WILMINGTON OPERATION is the largest U.S. importer of Zinc oxide (HS 281700), with 972 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Zinc oxide?
Leading suppliers shipping Zinc oxide (HS 281700) to the U.S. include ZINC INTERNATIONAL S A, INDUSTRIAS ELECTRO QUIMICAS SA, EVERZINC BELGIUM SA, INDUSTRIAS ELECTRO QUIMICAS S A, and ZINC INTERNATIONAL SA.
How many U.S. shipments of Zinc oxide are there?
ImportDoor has 12,373 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 281700, spanning May 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is Zinc oxide imported from?
Zinc oxide is imported into the U.S. primarily from MEXICO, CHINA, and BELGIUM.
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