Silver ores and concentrates (HS 261610)
Silver ores and concentrates (HS 261610) has 285 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Silver ores and concentrates is AURUBIS AG, with 45 shipments, followed by INTERGLASS CORP and TECK METALS LTD. The leading supplier is XINYI ENERGY SMART MALAYSIA SDN, with 36 shipments, followed by TRAFIGURA PTE LTD and COMPANIA MINERA CUZCATLAN SA DE CV. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and MEXICO, arriving primarily at HOUSTON, TX. 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 July 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Silver ores and concentrates (HS 261610), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is XINYI ENERGY SMART MALAYSIA SDN → FASHION GLASS & MIRROR LLC with 21 shipments, followed by TRAFIGURA PTE LTD → AURUBIS AG (20) and COMPANIA MINERA CUZCATLAN SA DE CV → AURUBIS AG (20).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| AURUBIS AG | 45 |
| INTERGLASS CORP | 23 |
| TECK METALS LTD | 22 |
| FASHION GLASS & MIRROR LLC | 21 |
| AZTEC GLASS AND MIRROR INC | 17 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| XINYI ENERGY SMART MALAYSIA SDN | 36 |
| TRAFIGURA PTE LTD | 31 |
| COMPANIA MINERA CUZCATLAN SA DE CV | 29 |
| XINYI ENERGY SMART MALAYSIA SDN BHD | 22 |
| QINGDAO PIONEER GLASS CO LTD | 18 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 100 |
| MEXICO | 64 |
| MALAYSIA | 64 |
| COSTA RICA | 8 |
| PERU | 7 |
| TAIWAN | 5 |
| ARGENTINA | 4 |
| CHILE | 4 |
| ITALY | 4 |
| CAMBODIA | 4 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | 105 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 43 |
| MIAMI, FL | 33 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 29 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 14 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 13 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 13 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 11 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 6 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 5 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 261610 — Silver 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 Silver ores and concentrates
Who imports Silver ores and concentrates (HS 261610)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Silver ores and concentrates include AURUBIS AG, INTERGLASS CORP, TECK METALS LTD, FASHION GLASS & MIRROR LLC, and AZTEC GLASS AND MIRROR INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Silver ores and concentrates?
AURUBIS AG is the largest U.S. importer of Silver ores and concentrates (HS 261610), with 45 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Silver ores and concentrates?
Leading suppliers shipping Silver ores and concentrates (HS 261610) to the U.S. include XINYI ENERGY SMART MALAYSIA SDN, TRAFIGURA PTE LTD, COMPANIA MINERA CUZCATLAN SA DE CV, XINYI ENERGY SMART MALAYSIA SDN BHD, and QINGDAO PIONEER GLASS CO LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Silver ores and concentrates are there?
ImportDoor has 285 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 261610, spanning Jan 2020 to Jul 2026.
Where is Silver ores and concentrates imported from?
Silver ores and concentrates is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, MEXICO, and MALAYSIA.
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