Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine (HS 252800)
Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine (HS 252800) has 439 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine is SAINT GOBAIN AMERICA SA DE CV, with 73 shipments, followed by MICROSOURCE LLC and BORATES PLUS LLC. The leading supplier is ETI MADEN ISLETMELERI GENEL MUDURLU, with 112 shipments, followed by INKABOR BOLIVIA SRL and INKABOR BOLIVIA S R L. Goods originate mainly from TURKEY and COSTA RICA, arriving primarily at SAVANNAH, GA. 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 July 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine (HS 252800), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is ETI MADEN ISLETMELERI GENEL MUDURLU → SAINT GOBAIN AMERICA SA DE CV with 59 shipments, followed by INKABOR BOLIVIA SRL → MICROSOURCE LLC (40) and BORAX ARGENTINA S A → BORATES PLUS LLC (36).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SAINT GOBAIN AMERICA SA DE CV | 73 |
| MICROSOURCE LLC | 65 |
| BORATES PLUS LLC | 57 |
| BR GLOBAL LLC | 36 |
| ETIMINE USA INC | 34 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| ETI MADEN ISLETMELERI GENEL MUDURLU | 112 |
| INKABOR BOLIVIA SRL | 88 |
| INKABOR BOLIVIA S R L | 39 |
| BORAX ARGENTINA S A | 36 |
| IMPORT & EXPORT COPLA LTDA | 29 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| TURKEY | 139 |
| COSTA RICA | 133 |
| ARGENTINA | 80 |
| CHILE | 47 |
| LAO | 13 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 7 |
| CHINA | 4 |
| NIGERIA | 4 |
| NETHERLANDS ANTILLES | 3 |
| BRAZIL | 3 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SAVANNAH, GA | 80 |
| JACKSONVILLE, FL | 70 |
| MIAMI, FL | 51 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 44 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 40 |
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | 30 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 30 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 23 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 14 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 13 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 252800 — Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine. 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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Frequently asked questions about importing Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine
Who imports Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine (HS 252800)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine include SAINT GOBAIN AMERICA SA DE CV, MICROSOURCE LLC, BORATES PLUS LLC, BR GLOBAL LLC, and ETIMINE USA INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine?
SAINT GOBAIN AMERICA SA DE CV is the largest U.S. importer of Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine (HS 252800), with 73 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine?
Leading suppliers shipping Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine (HS 252800) to the U.S. include ETI MADEN ISLETMELERI GENEL MUDURLU, INKABOR BOLIVIA SRL, INKABOR BOLIVIA S R L, BORAX ARGENTINA S A, and IMPORT & EXPORT COPLA LTDA.
How many U.S. shipments of Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine are there?
ImportDoor has 439 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 252800, spanning Jan 2020 to Jul 2026.
Where is Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine imported from?
Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine is imported into the U.S. primarily from TURKEY, COSTA RICA, and ARGENTINA.
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