Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, oxygen (HS 280440)
Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, oxygen (HS 280440) has 9,220 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, oxygen is MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL AMERICA INC, with 583 shipments, followed by RHYTHM HEALTHCARE LLC and ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD. The leading supplier is AGELESS THAILAND CO LTD, with 625 shipments, followed by TIANHUA TECH CO LTD and ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and THAILAND, arriving primarily at LONG BEACH, CA. 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 Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, oxygen (HS 280440), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is AGELESS THAILAND CO LTD → MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL AMERICA INC with 505 shipments, followed by ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD → ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD (326) and TIANHUA TECH CO LTD → EVEREST INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (243).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL AMERICA INC | 583 |
| RHYTHM HEALTHCARE LLC | 481 |
| ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD | 327 |
| EVEREST INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS | 253 |
| EVEREST INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ZHEHONG YING | 243 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| AGELESS THAILAND CO LTD | 625 |
| TIANHUA TECH CO LTD | 494 |
| ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD | 326 |
| BAHAMAS WELDING & FIRE | 262 |
| AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED | 218 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 4,502 |
| THAILAND | 869 |
| BAHAMAS | 644 |
| JAPAN | 408 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 376 |
| SPAIN | 248 |
| MEXICO | 240 |
| UNITED STATES MINOR OUTLYING ISLANDS | 230 |
| VIET NAM | 164 |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | 147 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LONG BEACH, CA | 2,202 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 1,938 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 712 |
| TACOMA, WA | 583 |
| MIAMI, FL | 529 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 471 |
| WEST PALM BEACH, FL | 461 |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | 315 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 312 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 228 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 280440 — Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, oxygen. 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 Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, oxygen
Who imports Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, oxygen (HS 280440)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, oxygen include MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL AMERICA INC, RHYTHM HEALTHCARE LLC, ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD, EVEREST INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS, and EVEREST INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ZHEHONG YING.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, oxygen?
MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL AMERICA INC is the largest U.S. importer of Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, oxygen (HS 280440), with 583 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, oxygen?
Leading suppliers shipping Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, oxygen (HS 280440) to the U.S. include AGELESS THAILAND CO LTD, TIANHUA TECH CO LTD, ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD, BAHAMAS WELDING & FIRE, and AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED.
How many U.S. shipments of Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, oxygen are there?
ImportDoor has 9,220 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 280440, spanning Jan 2020 to Jul 2026.
Where is Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, oxygen imported from?
Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, oxygen is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, THAILAND, and BAHAMAS.
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