Rare gases, argon (HS 280421)
Rare gases, argon (HS 280421) has 1,489 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Rare gases, argon is ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD, with 182 shipments, followed by MAGICAL CRUISE CO LTD and WILHELMSEN SHIP SERVICE. The leading supplier is ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD, with 182 shipments, followed by MAGICAL CRUISE CO LTD and FROSTLINE LTD. Goods originate mainly from UNITED STATES MINOR OUTLYING ISLANDS and BAHAMAS, arriving primarily at PORT EVERGLADES, FL. 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 Rare gases, argon (HS 280421), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD → ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD with 182 shipments, followed by MAGICAL CRUISE CO LTD → MAGICAL CRUISE CO LTD (112) and FROSTLINE LTD → HI POWER WELDING INC (60).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD | 182 |
| MAGICAL CRUISE CO LTD | 112 |
| WILHELMSEN SHIP SERVICE | 66 |
| HI POWER WELDING INC | 60 |
| CELEBRITY CRUISES INC | 45 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD | 182 |
| MAGICAL CRUISE CO LTD | 112 |
| FROSTLINE LTD | 60 |
| NCL BAHAMAS LTD | 54 |
| CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES | 51 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| UNITED STATES MINOR OUTLYING ISLANDS | 191 |
| BAHAMAS | 189 |
| MEXICO | 124 |
| CHINA | 112 |
| UNITED STATES | 112 |
| CAYMAN ISLANDS | 79 |
| CANADA | 56 |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | 48 |
| COSTA RICA | 39 |
| GERMANY | 38 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | 322 |
| MIAMI, FL | 210 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 107 |
| PORT CANAVERAL, FL | 103 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 100 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 92 |
| WEST PALM BEACH, FL | 77 |
| SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO | 58 |
| GALVESTON, TX | 56 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 55 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 280421 — Rare gases, argon. 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 Rare gases, argon
Who imports Rare gases, argon (HS 280421)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Rare gases, argon include ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD, MAGICAL CRUISE CO LTD, WILHELMSEN SHIP SERVICE, HI POWER WELDING INC, and CELEBRITY CRUISES INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Rare gases, argon?
ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD is the largest U.S. importer of Rare gases, argon (HS 280421), with 182 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Rare gases, argon?
Leading suppliers shipping Rare gases, argon (HS 280421) to the U.S. include ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD, MAGICAL CRUISE CO LTD, FROSTLINE LTD, NCL BAHAMAS LTD, and CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES.
How many U.S. shipments of Rare gases, argon are there?
ImportDoor has 1,489 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 280421, spanning Jan 2020 to Jul 2026.
Where is Rare gases, argon imported from?
Rare gases, argon is imported into the U.S. primarily from UNITED STATES MINOR OUTLYING ISLANDS, BAHAMAS, and MEXICO.
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