Precious metal ores and concentrates, other (HS 261690)
Precious metal ores and concentrates, other (HS 261690) has 269 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jun 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Precious metal ores and concentrates, other is GLENCORE CANADA CORP, with 150 shipments, followed by TECK METALS LTD and CHIEN SHING HARBOR SERVICE CO LTD. The leading supplier is AURELIAN ECUADOR S A, with 154 shipments, followed by PENFOLD WORLD TRADE AG and COMPANIA MINERA CUZCATLAN SA DE CV. Goods originate mainly from ECUADOR and CANADA, 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 Precious metal ores and concentrates, other (HS 261690), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is AURELIAN ECUADOR S A → GLENCORE CANADA CORP with 150 shipments, followed by OCEAN PARTNERS UK LTD → CHIEN SHING HARBOR SERVICE CO LTD (13) and PENFOLD WORLD TRADE AG → TECK METALS LTD (10).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GLENCORE CANADA CORP | 150 |
| TECK METALS LTD | 23 |
| CHIEN SHING HARBOR SERVICE CO LTD | 16 |
| AURUBIS BULGARIA AD | 8 |
| MIRAMAR LTD | 8 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| AURELIAN ECUADOR S A | 154 |
| PENFOLD WORLD TRADE AG | 22 |
| COMPANIA MINERA CUZCATLAN SA DE CV | 17 |
| OCEAN PARTNERS UK LTD | 14 |
| LAMBOL S A | 7 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| ECUADOR | 150 |
| CANADA | 34 |
| COSTA RICA | 33 |
| MEXICO | 20 |
| CHINA | 17 |
| COLUMBIA | 3 |
| JAMAICA | 3 |
| FORMERLY YUGOSLAVIA REGION | 3 |
| PERU | 2 |
| BELGIUM | 1 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 67 |
| JACKSONVILLE, FL | 64 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 27 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 24 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 23 |
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | 19 |
| TACOMA, WA | 19 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 8 |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | 5 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 4 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 261690 — Precious metal 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.
Not sure this is the right code? Search all 5,700+ subheadings with the free HS code lookup, or see which product categories are growing in our quarterly State of U.S. Imports reports.
Frequently asked questions about importing Precious metal ores and concentrates, other
Who imports Precious metal ores and concentrates, other (HS 261690)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Precious metal ores and concentrates, other include GLENCORE CANADA CORP, TECK METALS LTD, CHIEN SHING HARBOR SERVICE CO LTD, AURUBIS BULGARIA AD, and MIRAMAR LTD.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Precious metal ores and concentrates, other?
GLENCORE CANADA CORP is the largest U.S. importer of Precious metal ores and concentrates, other (HS 261690), with 150 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Precious metal ores and concentrates, other?
Leading suppliers shipping Precious metal ores and concentrates, other (HS 261690) to the U.S. include AURELIAN ECUADOR S A, PENFOLD WORLD TRADE AG, COMPANIA MINERA CUZCATLAN SA DE CV, OCEAN PARTNERS UK LTD, and LAMBOL S A.
How many U.S. shipments of Precious metal ores and concentrates, other are there?
ImportDoor has 269 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 261690, spanning Jan 2020 to Jun 2026.
Where is Precious metal ores and concentrates, other imported from?
Precious metal ores and concentrates, other is imported into the U.S. primarily from ECUADOR, CANADA, and COSTA RICA.
Find Precious metal ores and concentrates, other importers & suppliers
Get the complete list of U.S. importers and global suppliers for HS 261690, with contact details and container-level shipment records on ImportDoor.
Start for free