Mineral or chemical fertilizers, potassic, potassium chloride (HS 310420)
Mineral or chemical fertilizers, potassic, potassium chloride (HS 310420) has 2,670 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Mineral or chemical fertilizers, potassic, potassium chloride is MORTON SALT INC, with 183 shipments, followed by K S NORTH AMERICA CORP and GRANULES PHARMACEUTICALS INC. The leading supplier is K S MINERALS AND AGRICULTURE GMBH, with 475 shipments, followed by K S MINERALS AND AGRICULTURE GMBH BERTHA VON SUTTNER and GRANULES INDIA LIMITED. Goods originate mainly from GERMANY and CHINA, 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/310420-mineral-or-chemical-fertilizers-potassic-potassium-chloride
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Mineral or chemical fertilizers, potassic, potassium chloride (HS 310420), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is GRANULES INDIA LIMITED → GRANULES PHARMACEUTICALS INC with 130 shipments, followed by K S MINERALS AND AGRICULTURE GMBH → K S NORTH AMERICA CORP (120) and K S MINERALS AND AGRICULTURE GMBH → MORTON SALT INC (111).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| MORTON SALT INC | 183 |
| K S NORTH AMERICA CORP | 169 |
| GRANULES PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 139 |
| SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS US LLC | 101 |
| LESCHACO MEXICANA S A DE C V | 89 |
| SHIVA PHARMACHEM INTERNATIONAL INC | 62 |
| CHATTEM CHEMICALS INC | 46 |
| AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS LLC | 45 |
| SLATE RUN PHARMACEUTICALS LLC | 40 |
| FRESENIUS KABI LLC | 33 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| K S MINERALS AND AGRICULTURE GMBH | 475 |
| K S MINERALS AND AGRICULTURE GMBH BERTHA VON SUTTNER | 166 |
| GRANULES INDIA LIMITED | 134 |
| TRANSPEK INDUSTRIAL LIMITED | 104 |
| IHARANIKKEI CHEMICAL INDUSTRIAL CO | 80 |
| SHIVA PHARMACHEM LTD | 66 |
| YICHANG HUMANWELL PHARMACEUTICAL CO | 65 |
| KLINGE CHEMICALS LTD | 47 |
| JIANGSU WANLONG CHEMICAL CO LTD | 46 |
| DEAD SEA WORKS LTD | 42 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GERMANY | 807 |
| CHINA | 628 |
| INDIA | 491 |
| JAPAN | 137 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 83 |
| BELGIUM | 61 |
| ISRAEL | 56 |
| TAIWAN | 55 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 52 |
| LITHUANIA | 32 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 551 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 379 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 332 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 292 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 275 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 252 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 135 |
| BOSTON, MA | 57 |
| TACOMA, WA | 56 |
| SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO | 46 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 310420 — Mineral or chemical fertilizers, potassic, potassium chloride. 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 3104
Other six-digit codes in HS 3104: Mineral or chemical fertilizers, potassic, with their U.S. import volume.
| Product (HS code) | Shipments |
|---|---|
| Mineral or chemical fertilizers, potassic, other (310490) | 7,038 |
| Mineral or chemical fertilizers, potassic, potassium sulfate (310430) | 2,660 |
Frequently asked questions about importing Mineral or chemical fertilizers, potassic, potassium chloride
Who imports Mineral or chemical fertilizers, potassic, potassium chloride (HS 310420)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Mineral or chemical fertilizers, potassic, potassium chloride include MORTON SALT INC, K S NORTH AMERICA CORP, GRANULES PHARMACEUTICALS INC, SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS US LLC, and LESCHACO MEXICANA S A DE C V.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Mineral or chemical fertilizers, potassic, potassium chloride?
MORTON SALT INC is the largest U.S. importer of Mineral or chemical fertilizers, potassic, potassium chloride (HS 310420), with 183 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Mineral or chemical fertilizers, potassic, potassium chloride?
Leading suppliers shipping Mineral or chemical fertilizers, potassic, potassium chloride (HS 310420) to the U.S. include K S MINERALS AND AGRICULTURE GMBH, K S MINERALS AND AGRICULTURE GMBH BERTHA VON SUTTNER, GRANULES INDIA LIMITED, TRANSPEK INDUSTRIAL LIMITED, and IHARANIKKEI CHEMICAL INDUSTRIAL CO.
How many U.S. shipments of Mineral or chemical fertilizers, potassic, potassium chloride are there?
ImportDoor has 2,670 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 310420, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Mineral or chemical fertilizers, potassic, potassium chloride imported from?
Mineral or chemical fertilizers, potassic, potassium chloride is imported into the U.S. primarily from GERMANY, CHINA, and INDIA.
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