Derivatives containing only nitro or only nitroso groups (HS 290420)
Derivatives containing only nitro or only nitroso groups (HS 290420) has 736 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Feb 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Derivatives containing only nitro or only nitroso groups is TIARCO CHEMICAL COMPANY, with 109 shipments, followed by VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO S A DE C V and SPECGX LLC. The leading supplier is APURVA CHEMICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, with 94 shipments, followed by SKODA AUTO VOLKSWAGEN INDIA PVT LTD and APURVA CHEMICALS PLOT. Goods originate mainly from INDIA and CHINA, arriving primarily at CHARLESTON, SC. 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/290420-derivatives-containing-only-nitro-or-only-nitroso-groups
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Derivatives containing only nitro or only nitroso groups (HS 290420), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is APURVA CHEMICALS PRIVATE LIMITED → TIARCO CHEMICAL COMPANY with 76 shipments, followed by SKODA AUTO VOLKSWAGEN INDIA PVT LTD → VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO S A DE C V (37) and APURVA CHEMICALS PLOT → TIARCO CHEMICAL COMPANY (27).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| TIARCO CHEMICAL COMPANY | 109 |
| VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO S A DE C V | 37 |
| SPECGX LLC | 26 |
| CATER CHEMICALS CORP | 21 |
| ALLCHEM INDUSTRIES INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS GROUP INC | 12 |
| CMA CGM AMERICA LLC | 11 |
| CUSTOM ENGINEERED WHEELS | 11 |
| INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES | 10 |
| CHEMCORCHEMICAL CORP | 9 |
| FLEXSYS AMERICA L P | 7 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| APURVA CHEMICALS PRIVATE LIMITED | 94 |
| SKODA AUTO VOLKSWAGEN INDIA PVT LTD | 37 |
| APURVA CHEMICALS PLOT | 36 |
| AARTI INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 34 |
| ETERNIS FINE CHEMICALS LIMITED | 33 |
| HYOSUNG TNC CORP | 26 |
| MIWON CHEMICALS CO LTD | 24 |
| BURADON INC | 21 |
| CMA CGM KOREA CO LTD | 15 |
| APURVA CHEMICALS PVT LTD | 11 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| INDIA | 317 |
| CHINA | 142 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 87 |
| PORTUGAL | 20 |
| BAHAMAS | 17 |
| SPAIN | 16 |
| MEXICO | 16 |
| BELGIUM | 10 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 9 |
| THAILAND | 8 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHARLESTON, SC | 156 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 155 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 64 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 57 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 53 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 49 |
| MIAMI, FL | 48 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 33 |
| TACOMA, WA | 24 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 17 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 290420 — Derivatives containing only nitro or only nitroso groups. 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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Other six-digit codes in HS 2904: Sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of hydrocarbons, whether or not halogenated, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Derivatives containing only nitro or only nitroso groups
Who imports Derivatives containing only nitro or only nitroso groups (HS 290420)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Derivatives containing only nitro or only nitroso groups include TIARCO CHEMICAL COMPANY, VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO S A DE C V, SPECGX LLC, CATER CHEMICALS CORP, and ALLCHEM INDUSTRIES INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS GROUP INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Derivatives containing only nitro or only nitroso groups?
TIARCO CHEMICAL COMPANY is the largest U.S. importer of Derivatives containing only nitro or only nitroso groups (HS 290420), with 109 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Derivatives containing only nitro or only nitroso groups?
Leading suppliers shipping Derivatives containing only nitro or only nitroso groups (HS 290420) to the U.S. include APURVA CHEMICALS PRIVATE LIMITED, SKODA AUTO VOLKSWAGEN INDIA PVT LTD, APURVA CHEMICALS PLOT, AARTI INDUSTRIES LIMITED, and ETERNIS FINE CHEMICALS LIMITED.
How many U.S. shipments of Derivatives containing only nitro or only nitroso groups are there?
ImportDoor has 736 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 290420, spanning Feb 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Derivatives containing only nitro or only nitroso groups imported from?
Derivatives containing only nitro or only nitroso groups is imported into the U.S. primarily from INDIA, CHINA, and REPUBLIC OF KOREA.
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