Activated carbon, other (HS 380290)
Activated carbon, other (HS 380290) has 1,531 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Oct 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Activated carbon, other is BARBE AMERICA INC, with 246 shipments, followed by BYK USA INC and LEHMANN & VOSS CO. The leading supplier is BYK CHEMIE GMBH, with 177 shipments, followed by IMERYS ALMERIA S A DE C V and PUREMIN SAPI DE CV. Goods originate mainly from MEXICO and BELGIUM, arriving primarily at HOUSTON, TX. Import volume has held steady 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/380290-activated-carbon-other
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Activated carbon, other (HS 380290), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is BYK CHEMIE GMBH → BYK USA INC with 173 shipments, followed by HANS W BARBE CHEMISCHE → BARBE AMERICA INC (86) and PUREMIN SAPI DE CV → SEPIOL S A (25).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| BARBE AMERICA INC | 246 |
| BYK USA INC | 178 |
| LEHMANN & VOSS CO | 100 |
| IMERYS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL SALES | 43 |
| IMERYS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL | 32 |
| NEWCON CARIBBEAN INC | 26 |
| SEPIOL S A | 25 |
| CS CARGO SAS | 23 |
| CVF LOGISTICA E PARTICIPACOES LTDA | 20 |
| YIAMPANICH INTERNATIONAL CO LTD | 20 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| BYK CHEMIE GMBH | 177 |
| IMERYS ALMERIA S A DE C V | 117 |
| PUREMIN SAPI DE CV | 99 |
| HANS W BARBE CHEMISCHE | 86 |
| IMERYS ALMERIA SA DE CV | 84 |
| IMERYS DIATOMITA MEXICO S A | 81 |
| IMERYS FILTRATION MINERALS INC | 79 |
| IMERYS DIATOMITA MEXICO S A DE C V | 69 |
| HANS W BARBE JUSTUS VON LIEBIG | 63 |
| BARBE CHEM ERZEUGNISSE GMBH | 37 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| MEXICO | 635 |
| BELGIUM | 217 |
| NETHERLANDS ANTILLES | 139 |
| CHINA | 139 |
| NETHERLANDS | 81 |
| SPAIN | 38 |
| VIET NAM | 37 |
| INDIA | 28 |
| CANADA | 24 |
| TAIWAN | 23 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | 527 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 257 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 130 |
| WILMINGTON, NC | 94 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 93 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 85 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 58 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 53 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 53 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 36 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 380290 — Activated carbon, 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 3802
Other six-digit codes in HS 3802: Activated carbon, with their U.S. import volume.
| Product (HS code) | Shipments |
|---|---|
| Activated carbon, activated carbon (380210) | 21,014 |
Frequently asked questions about importing Activated carbon, other
Who imports Activated carbon, other (HS 380290)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Activated carbon, other include BARBE AMERICA INC, BYK USA INC, LEHMANN & VOSS CO, IMERYS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL SALES, and IMERYS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Activated carbon, other?
BARBE AMERICA INC is the largest U.S. importer of Activated carbon, other (HS 380290), with 246 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Activated carbon, other?
Leading suppliers shipping Activated carbon, other (HS 380290) to the U.S. include BYK CHEMIE GMBH, IMERYS ALMERIA S A DE C V, PUREMIN SAPI DE CV, HANS W BARBE CHEMISCHE, and IMERYS ALMERIA SA DE CV.
How many U.S. shipments of Activated carbon, other are there?
ImportDoor has 1,531 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 380290, spanning Oct 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is Activated carbon, other imported from?
Activated carbon, other is imported into the U.S. primarily from MEXICO, BELGIUM, and NETHERLANDS ANTILLES.
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