Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, selenium (HS 280490)
Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, selenium (HS 280490) has 376 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Dec 2019 and May 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, selenium is NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC, with 44 shipments, followed by SOCIETE INDUSTRIELLE LESAFFRE and CHATTEM INC. The leading supplier is NV UMICORE SA, with 53 shipments, followed by ANGEL YEAST CO LTD and FERMENTACIONES MEXICANAS S A. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and BELGIUM, 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 May 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, selenium (HS 280490), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is ANGEL YEAST CO LTD → NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC with 44 shipments, followed by FERMENTACIONES MEXICANAS S A → SOCIETE INDUSTRIELLE LESAFFRE (40) and NV UMICORE SA → AJAY NORTH AMERICA LLC (34).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC | 44 |
| SOCIETE INDUSTRIELLE LESAFFRE | 42 |
| CHATTEM INC | 36 |
| AJAY NORTH AMERICA LLC | 34 |
| AJAY NORTH AMERICA INC | 19 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NV UMICORE SA | 53 |
| ANGEL YEAST CO LTD | 47 |
| FERMENTACIONES MEXICANAS S A | 40 |
| ESKAY SPECIALITY CHEMICALS PLOT | 30 |
| II VI PERFORMANCE METALS INC | 23 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 83 |
| BELGIUM | 58 |
| INDIA | 55 |
| MEXICO | 51 |
| GERMANY | 28 |
| PHILIPPINES | 25 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 19 |
| EGYPT | 9 |
| HONG KONG | 7 |
| NETHERLANDS | 7 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 126 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 54 |
| WILMINGTON, NC | 33 |
| CHESTER, PA | 29 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 27 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 26 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 23 |
| TACOMA, WA | 13 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 10 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 9 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 280490 — Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, selenium. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
Frequently asked questions about importing Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, selenium
Who imports Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, selenium (HS 280490)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, selenium include NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC, SOCIETE INDUSTRIELLE LESAFFRE, CHATTEM INC, AJAY NORTH AMERICA LLC, and AJAY NORTH AMERICA INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, selenium?
NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC is the largest U.S. importer of Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, selenium (HS 280490), with 44 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, selenium?
Leading suppliers shipping Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, selenium (HS 280490) to the U.S. include NV UMICORE SA, ANGEL YEAST CO LTD, FERMENTACIONES MEXICANAS S A, ESKAY SPECIALITY CHEMICALS PLOT, and II VI PERFORMANCE METALS INC.
How many U.S. shipments of Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, selenium are there?
ImportDoor has 376 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 280490, spanning Dec 2019 to May 2026.
Where is Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, selenium imported from?
Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals, selenium is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, BELGIUM, and INDIA.
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