Ferroalloys, ferronickel (HS 720260)
Ferroalloys, ferronickel (HS 720260) has 495 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jun 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Ferroalloys, ferronickel is VALE AMERICAS INC, with 98 shipments, followed by NORTH AMERICAN STAINLESS and OUTOKUMP USA INLESS USA LLC. The leading supplier is ANGLO AMERICAN NIQUEL BRASIL LTDA, with 145 shipments, followed by VALE S/A and SOUTH32 MARKETING PTE LTD. Goods originate mainly from BRAZIL and COLUMBIA, arriving primarily at NORFOLK, VA. 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 June 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Ferroalloys, ferronickel (HS 720260), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is VALE S/A → VALE AMERICAS INC with 58 shipments, followed by ANGLO AMERICAN NIQUEL BRASIL LTDA → NORTH AMERICAN STAINLESS (48) and ANGLO AMERICAN N QUEL BRASIL LTDA → NORTH AMERICAN STAINLESS (33).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| VALE AMERICAS INC | 98 |
| NORTH AMERICAN STAINLESS | 81 |
| OUTOKUMP USA INLESS USA LLC | 41 |
| C STEINWEG USA INC | 40 |
| OUTOKUMP USA INLESS USA LCC | 39 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| ANGLO AMERICAN NIQUEL BRASIL LTDA | 145 |
| VALE S/A | 66 |
| SOUTH32 MARKETING PTE LTD | 47 |
| ARROWMETALS AND TRADE AG | 39 |
| ANGLO AMERICAN N QUEL BRASIL LTDA | 33 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| BRAZIL | 301 |
| COLUMBIA | 78 |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | 53 |
| GUATEMALA | 19 |
| PANAMA | 16 |
| GREECE | 10 |
| SWEDEN | 5 |
| NETHERLANDS ANTILLES | 4 |
| ESTONIA | 3 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 1 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NORFOLK, VA | 109 |
| MOBILE, AL | 105 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 86 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 61 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 52 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 27 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 25 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 8 |
| SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO | 6 |
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | 3 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 720260 — Ferroalloys, ferronickel. 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 Ferroalloys, ferronickel
Who imports Ferroalloys, ferronickel (HS 720260)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Ferroalloys, ferronickel include VALE AMERICAS INC, NORTH AMERICAN STAINLESS, OUTOKUMP USA INLESS USA LLC, C STEINWEG USA INC, and OUTOKUMP USA INLESS USA LCC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Ferroalloys, ferronickel?
VALE AMERICAS INC is the largest U.S. importer of Ferroalloys, ferronickel (HS 720260), with 98 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Ferroalloys, ferronickel?
Leading suppliers shipping Ferroalloys, ferronickel (HS 720260) to the U.S. include ANGLO AMERICAN NIQUEL BRASIL LTDA, VALE S/A, SOUTH32 MARKETING PTE LTD, ARROWMETALS AND TRADE AG, and ANGLO AMERICAN N QUEL BRASIL LTDA.
How many U.S. shipments of Ferroalloys, ferronickel are there?
ImportDoor has 495 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 720260, spanning Jan 2020 to Jun 2026.
Where is Ferroalloys, ferronickel imported from?
Ferroalloys, ferronickel is imported into the U.S. primarily from BRAZIL, COLUMBIA, and DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.
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