Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, boron (HS 280450)
Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, boron (HS 280450) has 1,680 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, boron is METGLAS INC, with 191 shipments, followed by CALMETALLOYS INC and CAMERON CHEMICALS INC. The leading supplier is LIAONING XINGYE IMPORT & EXPORT CO LTD, with 176 shipments, followed by DANDONG CHEMICAL ENGINEERING INSTIT and GT CARGO FITTINGS INDIA PVT LTD. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and REPUBLIC OF KOREA, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. 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, boron (HS 280450), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is LIAONING XINGYE IMPORT & EXPORT CO LTD → METGLAS INC with 155 shipments, followed by NORTHEAST YEJIN CO LTD → CALMETALLOYS INC (64) and MICRONUTRIENTES ANDINOS S A → CAMERON CHEMICALS INC (60).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| METGLAS INC | 191 |
| CALMETALLOYS INC | 106 |
| CAMERON CHEMICALS INC | 104 |
| UK ABRASIVES INC | 74 |
| AFFIVAL INC | 60 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LIAONING XINGYE IMPORT & EXPORT CO LTD | 176 |
| DANDONG CHEMICAL ENGINEERING INSTIT | 74 |
| GT CARGO FITTINGS INDIA PVT LTD | 67 |
| NORTHEAST YEJIN CO LTD | 64 |
| MICRONUTRIENTES ANDINOS S A | 60 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 833 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 175 |
| INDIA | 139 |
| COSTA RICA | 104 |
| GERMANY | 96 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 61 |
| JAPAN | 37 |
| TURKEY | 37 |
| PHILIPPINES | 24 |
| LAO | 21 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 284 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 231 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 224 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 206 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 151 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 146 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 122 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 84 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 62 |
| TACOMA, WA | 53 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 280450 — Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, boron. 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, boron
Who imports Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, boron (HS 280450)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, boron include METGLAS INC, CALMETALLOYS INC, CAMERON CHEMICALS INC, UK ABRASIVES INC, and AFFIVAL INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, boron?
METGLAS INC is the largest U.S. importer of Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, boron (HS 280450), with 191 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, boron?
Leading suppliers shipping Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, boron (HS 280450) to the U.S. include LIAONING XINGYE IMPORT & EXPORT CO LTD, DANDONG CHEMICAL ENGINEERING INSTIT, GT CARGO FITTINGS INDIA PVT LTD, NORTHEAST YEJIN CO LTD, and MICRONUTRIENTES ANDINOS S A.
How many U.S. shipments of Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, boron are there?
ImportDoor has 1,680 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 280450, spanning Jan 2020 to Jul 2026.
Where is Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, boron imported from?
Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, boron is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, REPUBLIC OF KOREA, and INDIA.
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