Zinc ores and concentrates (HS 260800)
Zinc ores and concentrates (HS 260800) has 137 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Zinc ores and concentrates is ZINC NACIONAL S A, with 14 shipments, followed by FERROSALT S A and US BORAX WILMINGTON OPERATION. The leading supplier is TURKMEX CINKO URETIM VE TIC A S, with 14 shipments, followed by ALTONA METALS RECYCLING SA DE CV and INDUSTRIAS ELECTRO QUIMICAS SA. Goods originate mainly from MEXICO and TURKEY, 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 July 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Zinc ores and concentrates (HS 260800), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is TURKMEX CINKO URETIM VE TIC A S → ZINC NACIONAL S A with 14 shipments, followed by ALTONA METALS RECYCLING SA DE CV → FERROSALT S A (11) and INDUSTRIAS ELECTRO QUIMICAS SA → US BORAX WILMINGTON OPERATION (10).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| ZINC NACIONAL S A | 14 |
| FERROSALT S A | 11 |
| US BORAX WILMINGTON OPERATION | 10 |
| NYRSTAR CLARKSVILLE INC | 9 |
| TECK METALS LTD | 9 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| TURKMEX CINKO URETIM VE TIC A S | 14 |
| ALTONA METALS RECYCLING SA DE CV | 12 |
| INDUSTRIAS ELECTRO QUIMICAS SA | 11 |
| TRAFIGURA PTE LTD | 10 |
| ZINC INTERNATIONAL S A | 10 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| MEXICO | 47 |
| TURKEY | 17 |
| CHINA | 13 |
| HONDURAS | 12 |
| CANADA | 11 |
| LAO | 9 |
| PERU | 5 |
| BRAZIL | 4 |
| GUATEMALA | 3 |
| FINLAND | 2 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | 26 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 17 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 14 |
| MIAMI, FL | 12 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 11 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 10 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 10 |
| BEAUFORT?MOREHEAD CITY, NC | 7 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 5 |
| WILMINGTON, NC | 4 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 260800 — Zinc ores and concentrates. 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 Zinc ores and concentrates
Who imports Zinc ores and concentrates (HS 260800)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Zinc ores and concentrates include ZINC NACIONAL S A, FERROSALT S A, US BORAX WILMINGTON OPERATION, NYRSTAR CLARKSVILLE INC, and TECK METALS LTD.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Zinc ores and concentrates?
ZINC NACIONAL S A is the largest U.S. importer of Zinc ores and concentrates (HS 260800), with 14 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Zinc ores and concentrates?
Leading suppliers shipping Zinc ores and concentrates (HS 260800) to the U.S. include TURKMEX CINKO URETIM VE TIC A S, ALTONA METALS RECYCLING SA DE CV, INDUSTRIAS ELECTRO QUIMICAS SA, TRAFIGURA PTE LTD, and ZINC INTERNATIONAL S A.
How many U.S. shipments of Zinc ores and concentrates are there?
ImportDoor has 137 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 260800, spanning Jan 2020 to Jul 2026.
Where is Zinc ores and concentrates imported from?
Zinc ores and concentrates is imported into the U.S. primarily from MEXICO, TURKEY, and CHINA.
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