Borates, other borates (HS 284020)
Borates, other borates (HS 284020) has 405 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jun 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Borates, other borates is PPG ARCHITECTURAL FINISHES INC, with 108 shipments, followed by BORATES PLUS and ETIMINE USA INC. The leading supplier is SCL ITALIA S P A, with 122 shipments, followed by SCL ITALIA SPA and INKABOR S A. Goods originate mainly from ITALY and LAO, arriving primarily at HOUSTON, TX. 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 Borates, other borates (HS 284020), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is SCL ITALIA S P A → PPG ARCHITECTURAL FINISHES INC with 108 shipments, followed by MINERA SANTA RITA S R L → BORATES PLUS (20) and BORAX EUROPE LIMITED → U S BORAX INC (17).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| PPG ARCHITECTURAL FINISHES INC | 108 |
| BORATES PLUS | 24 |
| ETIMINE USA INC | 21 |
| U S BORAX INC | 19 |
| NISUS CORP | 17 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SCL ITALIA S P A | 122 |
| SCL ITALIA SPA | 63 |
| INKABOR S A | 59 |
| BORAX EUROPE LIMITED | 25 |
| MINERA SANTA RITA S R L | 20 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| ITALY | 173 |
| LAO | 68 |
| ARGENTINA | 25 |
| TURKEY | 25 |
| INDIA | 18 |
| FRANCE | 16 |
| RUSSIA | 13 |
| ROMANIA | 12 |
| MEXICO | 9 |
| BELGIUM | 7 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | 148 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 68 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 56 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 33 |
| JACKSONVILLE, FL | 25 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 17 |
| MIAMI, FL | 16 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 11 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 9 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 9 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 284020 — Borates, other borates. 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 Borates, other borates
Who imports Borates, other borates (HS 284020)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Borates, other borates include PPG ARCHITECTURAL FINISHES INC, BORATES PLUS, ETIMINE USA INC, U S BORAX INC, and NISUS CORP.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Borates, other borates?
PPG ARCHITECTURAL FINISHES INC is the largest U.S. importer of Borates, other borates (HS 284020), with 108 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Borates, other borates?
Leading suppliers shipping Borates, other borates (HS 284020) to the U.S. include SCL ITALIA S P A, SCL ITALIA SPA, INKABOR S A, BORAX EUROPE LIMITED, and MINERA SANTA RITA S R L.
How many U.S. shipments of Borates, other borates are there?
ImportDoor has 405 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 284020, spanning Jan 2020 to Jun 2026.
Where is Borates, other borates imported from?
Borates, other borates is imported into the U.S. primarily from ITALY, LAO, and ARGENTINA.
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