Chromium oxides and hydroxides, other (HS 281990)
Chromium oxides and hydroxides, other (HS 281990) has 232 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Chromium oxides and hydroxides, other is IKH USA INC, with 51 shipments, followed by NORTH AMERICAN HOGANAS HIGH ALLOYS and SHEPHERD COLOR COMPANY. The leading supplier is INDUSTRIEKERAMIK HOCHRHEIN GMBH, with 72 shipments, followed by HOGANAS GERMANY GMBH and VISHNU CHEMICALS LIMITED. Goods originate mainly from BELGIUM and GERMANY, 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/281990-chromium-oxides-and-hydroxides-other
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Chromium oxides and hydroxides, other (HS 281990), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is INDUSTRIEKERAMIK HOCHRHEIN GMBH → IKH USA INC with 50 shipments, followed by HOGANAS GERMANY GMBH → NORTH AMERICAN HOGANAS HIGH ALLOYS (23) and INDUSTRIEKERAMIK HOCHRHEIN GMBH → APEX NORTH AMERICA LLC (19).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| IKH USA INC | 51 |
| NORTH AMERICAN HOGANAS HIGH ALLOYS | 25 |
| SHEPHERD COLOR COMPANY | 21 |
| APEX NORTH AMERICA LLC | 19 |
| VIBRANTZ COLORES Y ESMALTES VITREOS | 16 |
| HOMETOWN PA PROD VERSUM MATERIALS US LLC | 9 |
| SAINT GOBAIN CERAMICS & PLASTICS I DBA CORHART REFRACTORIES | 8 |
| CREMER ERZKONTOR N A | 4 |
| REC ADVANCED SILICON MATERIALS LLC | 4 |
| SEAFORTH MINERAL & ORE CO INC | 4 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| INDUSTRIEKERAMIK HOCHRHEIN GMBH | 72 |
| HOGANAS GERMANY GMBH | 29 |
| VISHNU CHEMICALS LIMITED | 27 |
| TIANJIN MINLE CHEMICALIMPORT& EXP | 16 |
| COFERMIN CHEMICALS GMBH & CO | 14 |
| ALOMET SA | 12 |
| VERSUM MATERIALS KOREA | 10 |
| LANXESS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH | 8 |
| LUOYANG ZHENGJIE | 5 |
| QUIMIALMEL S A | 4 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| BELGIUM | 74 |
| GERMANY | 55 |
| INDIA | 26 |
| CHINA | 24 |
| SPAIN | 23 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 15 |
| COLUMBIA | 4 |
| EGYPT | 2 |
| NETHERLANDS | 2 |
| ROMANIA | 2 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 74 |
| WILMINGTON, NC | 48 |
| CHESTER, PA | 32 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 16 |
| MIAMI, FL | 11 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 9 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 9 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 7 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 7 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 6 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 281990 — Chromium oxides and hydroxides, other. 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 2819
Other six-digit codes in HS 2819: Chromium oxides and hydroxides, with their U.S. import volume.
| Product (HS code) | Shipments |
|---|---|
| Chromium oxides and hydroxides, chromium trioxide (281910) | 1,755 |
Frequently asked questions about importing Chromium oxides and hydroxides, other
Who imports Chromium oxides and hydroxides, other (HS 281990)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Chromium oxides and hydroxides, other include IKH USA INC, NORTH AMERICAN HOGANAS HIGH ALLOYS, SHEPHERD COLOR COMPANY, APEX NORTH AMERICA LLC, and VIBRANTZ COLORES Y ESMALTES VITREOS.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Chromium oxides and hydroxides, other?
IKH USA INC is the largest U.S. importer of Chromium oxides and hydroxides, other (HS 281990), with 51 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Chromium oxides and hydroxides, other?
Leading suppliers shipping Chromium oxides and hydroxides, other (HS 281990) to the U.S. include INDUSTRIEKERAMIK HOCHRHEIN GMBH, HOGANAS GERMANY GMBH, VISHNU CHEMICALS LIMITED, TIANJIN MINLE CHEMICALIMPORT& EXP, and COFERMIN CHEMICALS GMBH & CO.
How many U.S. shipments of Chromium oxides and hydroxides, other are there?
ImportDoor has 232 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 281990, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Chromium oxides and hydroxides, other imported from?
Chromium oxides and hydroxides, other is imported into the U.S. primarily from BELGIUM, GERMANY, and INDIA.
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