Mineral substances, other (HS 253090)
Mineral substances, other (HS 253090) has 1,393 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Aug 2019 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Mineral substances, other is FIRMENICH INC, with 98 shipments, followed by RITZ INSTRUMENTS and KISH COMPANY INC. The leading supplier is QUARZWERKE GMBH, with 138 shipments, followed by AXXENCE AROMATIC GMBH and IMERYS WOLLASTONITE USA LLC. Goods originate mainly from GERMANY and MEXICO, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. 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 Mineral substances, other (HS 253090), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is AXXENCE AROMATIC GMBH → FIRMENICH INC with 98 shipments, followed by QUARZWERKE GMBH → ABB INC (36) and QUARZWERKE GMBH → RITZ INSTRUMENTS (25).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| FIRMENICH INC | 98 |
| RITZ INSTRUMENTS | 55 |
| KISH COMPANY INC | 40 |
| ABB INC | 36 |
| DAL TILE CORP | 32 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| QUARZWERKE GMBH | 138 |
| AXXENCE AROMATIC GMBH | 117 |
| IMERYS WOLLASTONITE USA LLC | 61 |
| MINERA ROCA RODANDO S DE RL DE CV | 51 |
| KAERNTNER MONTANINDUSTRIE GMBH | 46 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GERMANY | 354 |
| MEXICO | 196 |
| SPAIN | 121 |
| ITALY | 120 |
| NETHERLANDS | 85 |
| BELGIUM | 72 |
| JAPAN | 71 |
| CHINA | 60 |
| NETHERLANDS ANTILLES | 39 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 34 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 321 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 236 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 184 |
| MIAMI, FL | 121 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 120 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 81 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 73 |
| WILMINGTON, NC | 62 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 22 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 22 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 253090 — Mineral substances, 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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Frequently asked questions about importing Mineral substances, other
Who imports Mineral substances, other (HS 253090)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Mineral substances, other include FIRMENICH INC, RITZ INSTRUMENTS, KISH COMPANY INC, ABB INC, and DAL TILE CORP.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Mineral substances, other?
FIRMENICH INC is the largest U.S. importer of Mineral substances, other (HS 253090), with 98 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Mineral substances, other?
Leading suppliers shipping Mineral substances, other (HS 253090) to the U.S. include QUARZWERKE GMBH, AXXENCE AROMATIC GMBH, IMERYS WOLLASTONITE USA LLC, MINERA ROCA RODANDO S DE RL DE CV, and KAERNTNER MONTANINDUSTRIE GMBH.
How many U.S. shipments of Mineral substances, other are there?
ImportDoor has 1,393 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 253090, spanning Aug 2019 to Jul 2026.
Where is Mineral substances, other imported from?
Mineral substances, other is imported into the U.S. primarily from GERMANY, MEXICO, and SPAIN.
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