Activated carbon, other (HS 380290)
Activated carbon, other (HS 380290) has 1,288 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jun 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Activated carbon, other is BARBE AMERICA INC, with 196 shipments, followed by BYK USA INC and LEHMANN & VOSS CO. The leading supplier is BYK CHEMIE GMBH, with 138 shipments, followed by IMERYS ALMERIA S A DE C V and IMERYS DIATOMITA MEXICO S A. Goods originate mainly from MEXICO and BELGIUM, 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 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 134 shipments, followed by IMERYS DIATOMITA MEXICO S A → LEHMANN & VOSS CO (67) and PUREMIN SAPI DE CV → SEPIOL S A (20).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| BARBE AMERICA INC | 196 |
| BYK USA INC | 139 |
| LEHMANN & VOSS CO | 90 |
| IMERYS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL SALES | 37 |
| IMERYS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL | 28 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| BYK CHEMIE GMBH | 138 |
| IMERYS ALMERIA S A DE C V | 109 |
| IMERYS DIATOMITA MEXICO S A | 76 |
| PUREMIN SAPI DE CV | 75 |
| IMERYS ALMERIA SA DE CV | 72 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| MEXICO | 550 |
| BELGIUM | 168 |
| CHINA | 122 |
| NETHERLANDS ANTILLES | 98 |
| NETHERLANDS | 78 |
| SPAIN | 34 |
| VIET NAM | 29 |
| TAIWAN | 22 |
| INDIA | 20 |
| CANADA | 16 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | 458 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 205 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 108 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 86 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 79 |
| WILMINGTON, NC | 76 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 48 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 41 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 41 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 33 |
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.
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 196 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, IMERYS DIATOMITA MEXICO S A, PUREMIN SAPI DE CV, and IMERYS ALMERIA SA DE CV.
How many U.S. shipments of Activated carbon, other are there?
ImportDoor has 1,288 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 380290, spanning Jan 2020 to Jun 2026.
Where is Activated carbon, other imported from?
Activated carbon, other is imported into the U.S. primarily from MEXICO, BELGIUM, and CHINA.
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