Niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates, other (HS 261590)
Niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates, other (HS 261590) has 167 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Feb 2020 and Jun 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates, other is CMAI INDUSTRIES INC, with 28 shipments, followed by A&R MERCHANTS INC and REFMET METAL TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE L. The leading supplier is CHINA METAL PRODUCTS CO LTD, with 28 shipments, followed by MTT RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES LTD and TANIOBIS SMELTING GMBH & CO. Goods originate mainly from CANADA and TAIWAN, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. 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 July 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates, other (HS 261590), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is CHINA METAL PRODUCTS CO LTD → CMAI INDUSTRIES INC with 28 shipments, followed by MTT RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES LTD → REFMET METAL TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE L (9) and MTT RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES LTD → REFMET METAL TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD (7).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CMAI INDUSTRIES INC | 28 |
| A&R MERCHANTS INC | 14 |
| REFMET METAL TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE L | 10 |
| REFMET METAL TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD | 8 |
| DEMOSA OPACANTES MEXICO SA DE CV | 6 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA METAL PRODUCTS CO LTD | 28 |
| MTT RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES LTD | 19 |
| TANIOBIS SMELTING GMBH & CO | 12 |
| TRONOX MINERAL SANDS PTY LTD | 10 |
| APPLIED MICRO TECH PTE LTD | 7 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CANADA | 41 |
| TAIWAN | 29 |
| GERMANY | 24 |
| SINGAPORE | 16 |
| CHINA | 11 |
| SOUTH AFRICA | 11 |
| BRAZIL | 9 |
| HONG KONG | 5 |
| AUSTRALIA | 3 |
| ESTONIA | 3 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 51 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 35 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 25 |
| MIAMI, FL | 15 |
| TACOMA, WA | 7 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 6 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 4 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 4 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 3 |
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | 3 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 261590 — Niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates, 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 Niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates, other
Who imports Niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates, other (HS 261590)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates, other include CMAI INDUSTRIES INC, A&R MERCHANTS INC, REFMET METAL TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE L, REFMET METAL TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD, and DEMOSA OPACANTES MEXICO SA DE CV.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates, other?
CMAI INDUSTRIES INC is the largest U.S. importer of Niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates, other (HS 261590), with 28 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates, other?
Leading suppliers shipping Niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates, other (HS 261590) to the U.S. include CHINA METAL PRODUCTS CO LTD, MTT RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES LTD, TANIOBIS SMELTING GMBH & CO, TRONOX MINERAL SANDS PTY LTD, and APPLIED MICRO TECH PTE LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates, other are there?
ImportDoor has 167 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 261590, spanning Feb 2020 to Jun 2026.
Where is Niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates, other imported from?
Niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates, other is imported into the U.S. primarily from CANADA, TAIWAN, and GERMANY.
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