Aluminum oxide, other than artificial corundum (HS 281820)
Aluminum oxide, other than artificial corundum (HS 281820) has 4,302 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jun 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Aluminum oxide, other than artificial corundum is ALTEO NA LLC, with 527 shipments, followed by VESUVIUS USA and ALLIED MINERAL PRODUCTS INC. The leading supplier is HINDALCO INDUSTRIES LIMITED, with 791 shipments, followed by HINDALCO INDUSTRIES LTD and ALTEO GARDANNE. Goods originate mainly from INDIA and GERMANY, arriving primarily at NORFOLK, VA. 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 June 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Aluminum oxide, other than artificial corundum (HS 281820), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is ALTEO GARDANNE → ALTEO NA LLC with 504 shipments, followed by HINDALCO INDUSTRIES LIMITED → VESUVIUS USA (303) and HINDALCO INDUSTRIES LIMITED → ALLIED MINERAL PRODUCTS INC (247).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| ALTEO NA LLC | 527 |
| VESUVIUS USA | 500 |
| ALLIED MINERAL PRODUCTS INC | 363 |
| ALLIED MINERAL PRODUCTS | 181 |
| SURFACEPREP 9000 BYRON COMMERCE | 181 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HINDALCO INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 791 |
| HINDALCO INDUSTRIES LTD | 613 |
| ALTEO GARDANNE | 514 |
| SILKEM D O O | 309 |
| SASOL GERMANY GMBH | 264 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| INDIA | 1,422 |
| GERMANY | 590 |
| CHINA | 565 |
| FRANCE | 560 |
| JAPAN | 374 |
| GREECE | 142 |
| BRAZIL | 113 |
| ITALY | 102 |
| SLOVENIA | 85 |
| BELGIUM | 54 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NORFOLK, VA | 1,283 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 663 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 598 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 440 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 389 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 267 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 115 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 104 |
| TACOMA, WA | 82 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 64 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 281820 — Aluminum oxide, other than artificial corundum. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
Frequently asked questions about importing Aluminum oxide, other than artificial corundum
Who imports Aluminum oxide, other than artificial corundum (HS 281820)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Aluminum oxide, other than artificial corundum include ALTEO NA LLC, VESUVIUS USA, ALLIED MINERAL PRODUCTS INC, ALLIED MINERAL PRODUCTS, and SURFACEPREP 9000 BYRON COMMERCE.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Aluminum oxide, other than artificial corundum?
ALTEO NA LLC is the largest U.S. importer of Aluminum oxide, other than artificial corundum (HS 281820), with 527 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Aluminum oxide, other than artificial corundum?
Leading suppliers shipping Aluminum oxide, other than artificial corundum (HS 281820) to the U.S. include HINDALCO INDUSTRIES LIMITED, HINDALCO INDUSTRIES LTD, ALTEO GARDANNE, SILKEM D O O, and SASOL GERMANY GMBH.
How many U.S. shipments of Aluminum oxide, other than artificial corundum are there?
ImportDoor has 4,302 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 281820, spanning Jan 2020 to Jun 2026.
Where is Aluminum oxide, other than artificial corundum imported from?
Aluminum oxide, other than artificial corundum is imported into the U.S. primarily from INDIA, GERMANY, and CHINA.
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