Carbonates, lithium carbonates (HS 283691)
Carbonates, lithium carbonates (HS 283691) has 4,093 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between May 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Carbonates, lithium carbonates is RAGAN AND MASSEY INC, with 123 shipments, followed by LUCID COLLOIDS AMERICA INC and NAM POLYMERS INC. The leading supplier is LUCID COLLOIDS LIMITED, with 99 shipments, followed by SOLVAY CHIMICA ITALIA SPA and DOU YEE ENTERPRISES S PTE LTD. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and INDIA, 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/283691-carbonates-lithium-carbonates
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Carbonates, lithium carbonates (HS 283691), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is LUCID COLLOIDS LIMITED → LUCID COLLOIDS AMERICA INC with 80 shipments, followed by SHAOXING LURONG FOOD COMPANY → VLM FOODS USA LIMITED (67) and SOLVAY CHIMICA ITALIA SPA → SOLVAY FLUORIDES LLC (62).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| RAGAN AND MASSEY INC | 123 |
| LUCID COLLOIDS AMERICA INC | 95 |
| NAM POLYMERS INC | 84 |
| RESONAC AMERICA INC | 69 |
| VLM FOODS USA LIMITED | 67 |
| SOLVAY FLUORIDES LLC | 62 |
| COATED FABRICS COMPANY | 49 |
| OVAKO NORTH AMERICA INC | 46 |
| SQM LITHIUM NORTH AMERICA CORP | 42 |
| GW INDUSTRIES | 38 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LUCID COLLOIDS LIMITED | 99 |
| SOLVAY CHIMICA ITALIA SPA | 95 |
| DOU YEE ENTERPRISES S PTE LTD | 69 |
| SHAOXING LURONG FOOD COMPANY | 69 |
| SQM SALAR S A | 69 |
| RESONAC CORP | 65 |
| DEL ANDE ALIMENTOS SAC | 59 |
| JIANGYIN XINGJIA PLASTIC CO LTD | 56 |
| HOGANAS GERMANY GMBH | 53 |
| ALBEMARLE LIMITADA | 52 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 1,117 |
| INDIA | 453 |
| VIET NAM | 183 |
| THAILAND | 150 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 145 |
| JAPAN | 144 |
| BELGIUM | 138 |
| CANADA | 138 |
| MEXICO | 129 |
| BRAZIL | 128 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 787 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 424 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 393 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 343 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 335 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 299 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 253 |
| TACOMA, WA | 208 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 161 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 154 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 283691 — Carbonates, lithium carbonates. 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 2836
Other six-digit codes in HS 2836: Carbonates, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Carbonates, lithium carbonates
Who imports Carbonates, lithium carbonates (HS 283691)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Carbonates, lithium carbonates include RAGAN AND MASSEY INC, LUCID COLLOIDS AMERICA INC, NAM POLYMERS INC, RESONAC AMERICA INC, and VLM FOODS USA LIMITED.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Carbonates, lithium carbonates?
RAGAN AND MASSEY INC is the largest U.S. importer of Carbonates, lithium carbonates (HS 283691), with 123 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Carbonates, lithium carbonates?
Leading suppliers shipping Carbonates, lithium carbonates (HS 283691) to the U.S. include LUCID COLLOIDS LIMITED, SOLVAY CHIMICA ITALIA SPA, DOU YEE ENTERPRISES S PTE LTD, SHAOXING LURONG FOOD COMPANY, and SQM SALAR S A.
How many U.S. shipments of Carbonates, lithium carbonates are there?
ImportDoor has 4,093 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 283691, spanning May 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is Carbonates, lithium carbonates imported from?
Carbonates, lithium carbonates is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, INDIA, and VIET NAM.
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