Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands (HS 271410)
Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands (HS 271410) has 691 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands is ASH GROVE CEMENT, with 122 shipments, followed by MULTITECH INDUSTRIES INC and ELGIN SEPARATION SOLUTIONS. The leading supplier is SUMAS SHALE LTD, with 121 shipments, followed by TARAK CHEMICALS LIMITED and PUBLIC WORKS DEPT ST KITTS NEVIS WELLINGTON. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and CANADA, 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 Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands (HS 271410), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is SUMAS SHALE LTD → ASH GROVE CEMENT with 121 shipments, followed by KRISHNA ENTERPRISES → CHEMJET INC (22) and TARAK CHEMICALS LIMITED → NEWPARK DRILLING FLUIDS (21).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| ASH GROVE CEMENT | 122 |
| MULTITECH INDUSTRIES INC | 30 |
| ELGIN SEPARATION SOLUTIONS | 26 |
| CHEMJET INC | 23 |
| NEWPARK DRILLING FLUIDS | 20 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SUMAS SHALE LTD | 121 |
| TARAK CHEMICALS LIMITED | 29 |
| PUBLIC WORKS DEPT ST KITTS NEVIS WELLINGTON | 24 |
| KRISHNA ENTERPRISES | 22 |
| ANPING KANGERTONG HAREWARE AND MESH | 19 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 222 |
| CANADA | 122 |
| INDIA | 81 |
| TAIWAN | 41 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 31 |
| GERMANY | 26 |
| SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS | 26 |
| AUSTRALIA | 12 |
| VIET NAM | 12 |
| BRAZIL | 10 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | 135 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 132 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 108 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 74 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 60 |
| TACOMA, WA | 31 |
| WEST PALM BEACH, FL | 30 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 28 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 25 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 15 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 271410 — Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands. 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 Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands
Who imports Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands (HS 271410)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands include ASH GROVE CEMENT, MULTITECH INDUSTRIES INC, ELGIN SEPARATION SOLUTIONS, CHEMJET INC, and NEWPARK DRILLING FLUIDS.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands?
ASH GROVE CEMENT is the largest U.S. importer of Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands (HS 271410), with 122 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands?
Leading suppliers shipping Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands (HS 271410) to the U.S. include SUMAS SHALE LTD, TARAK CHEMICALS LIMITED, PUBLIC WORKS DEPT ST KITTS NEVIS WELLINGTON, KRISHNA ENTERPRISES, and ANPING KANGERTONG HAREWARE AND MESH.
How many U.S. shipments of Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands are there?
ImportDoor has 691 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 271410, spanning Jan 2020 to Jul 2026.
Where is Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands imported from?
Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, CANADA, and INDIA.
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