Silicates, other (HS 283990)
Silicates, other (HS 283990) has 366 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Silicates, other is INVERSAND COMPANY, with 108 shipments, followed by FEDERAL MOGUL CORP and GOGGIN WAREHOUSING LLC. The leading supplier is FERMAVI ELETROQUIMICA LTDA, with 101 shipments, followed by ROCKWOOL B V and ITOCHU CHEMICAL FRONTIER CORP. Goods originate mainly from BRAZIL and JAPAN, arriving primarily at PHILADELPHIA, PA. 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/283990-silicates-other
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Silicates, other (HS 283990), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is FERMAVI ELETROQUIMICA LTDA → INVERSAND COMPANY with 95 shipments, followed by ROCKWOOL B V → GOGGIN WAREHOUSING LLC (21) and ITOCHU CHEMICAL FRONTIER CORP → FEDERAL MOGUL CORP (17).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| INVERSAND COMPANY | 108 |
| FEDERAL MOGUL CORP | 34 |
| GOGGIN WAREHOUSING LLC | 30 |
| BYK USA INC | 13 |
| ACTION EQUIPMENT CORP | 9 |
| GAREX INDUSTRIES LLC | 9 |
| CALDERA ENGINEERING LC | 8 |
| EVONIK CORP | 8 |
| LESCHACO MEXICANA SA DE CV | 8 |
| NISSAN CHEMICAL AMERICA CORP | 7 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| FERMAVI ELETROQUIMICA LTDA | 101 |
| ROCKWOOL B V | 21 |
| ITOCHU CHEMICAL FRONTIER CORP | 17 |
| ITOCHU CHEMICAL FRONTIER | 15 |
| BYK CHEMIE GMBH | 13 |
| FERMAVI ELETROQU MICA LTDA | 13 |
| HAMBLETON BARD LTD | 9 |
| INDUSTRIAS QUIMICAS DEL EBRO SA | 9 |
| DSB SAEUREBAU GMBH | 8 |
| EGE KIMYA SANAYI VE TICARET A S | 8 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| BRAZIL | 121 |
| JAPAN | 57 |
| NETHERLANDS | 32 |
| BELGIUM | 25 |
| INDIA | 19 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 16 |
| TURKEY | 15 |
| DENMARK | 13 |
| GERMANY | 12 |
| ITALY | 11 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | 105 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 48 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 45 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 40 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 28 |
| MIAMI, FL | 15 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 14 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 14 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 14 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 11 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 283990 — Silicates, 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 2839
Other six-digit codes in HS 2839: Silicates, with their U.S. import volume.
| Product (HS code) | Shipments |
|---|---|
| Silicates, other (283919) | 497 |
| Sodium metasilicates (283911) | 242 |
Frequently asked questions about importing Silicates, other
Who imports Silicates, other (HS 283990)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Silicates, other include INVERSAND COMPANY, FEDERAL MOGUL CORP, GOGGIN WAREHOUSING LLC, BYK USA INC, and ACTION EQUIPMENT CORP.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Silicates, other?
INVERSAND COMPANY is the largest U.S. importer of Silicates, other (HS 283990), with 108 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Silicates, other?
Leading suppliers shipping Silicates, other (HS 283990) to the U.S. include FERMAVI ELETROQUIMICA LTDA, ROCKWOOL B V, ITOCHU CHEMICAL FRONTIER CORP, ITOCHU CHEMICAL FRONTIER, and BYK CHEMIE GMBH.
How many U.S. shipments of Silicates, other are there?
ImportDoor has 366 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 283990, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Silicates, other imported from?
Silicates, other is imported into the U.S. primarily from BRAZIL, JAPAN, and NETHERLANDS.
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