Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, sodium (HS 280511)
Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, sodium (HS 280511) has 18,875 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between May 2019 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, sodium is ESSECO USA LLC, with 1,072 shipments, followed by ESSECO USA THE BELTS CORP and NORTHSTAR DISTRIBUTION CENTER 8912. The leading supplier is ESSECO SRL, with 2,100 shipments, followed by CABB GMBH and NANJING KING FRIEND BIOCHEMICAL. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and ITALY, 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 Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, sodium (HS 280511), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is ESSECO SRL → ESSECO USA LLC with 1,069 shipments, followed by ESSECO SRL → ESSECO USA THE BELTS CORP (790) and NANJING KING FRIEND BIOCHEMICAL → NORTHSTAR DISTRIBUTION CENTER 8912 (373).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| ESSECO USA LLC | 1,072 |
| ESSECO USA THE BELTS CORP | 790 |
| NORTHSTAR DISTRIBUTION CENTER 8912 | 479 |
| APOTEX CORP | 301 |
| MSSA COMPANY | 264 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| ESSECO SRL | 2,100 |
| CABB GMBH | 533 |
| NANJING KING FRIEND BIOCHEMICAL | 394 |
| MSSA SAS | 393 |
| GLAND PHARMA LIMITED | 357 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 7,246 |
| ITALY | 2,294 |
| INDIA | 2,009 |
| JAPAN | 873 |
| BELGIUM | 770 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 629 |
| NETHERLANDS | 518 |
| NETHERLANDS ANTILLES | 480 |
| FRANCE | 396 |
| GERMANY | 382 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 3,763 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 1,982 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 1,947 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 1,865 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 1,508 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 1,404 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 1,268 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 1,227 |
| TACOMA, WA | 905 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 847 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 280511 — Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, sodium. 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 Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, sodium
Who imports Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, sodium (HS 280511)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, sodium include ESSECO USA LLC, ESSECO USA THE BELTS CORP, NORTHSTAR DISTRIBUTION CENTER 8912, APOTEX CORP, and MSSA COMPANY.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, sodium?
ESSECO USA LLC is the largest U.S. importer of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, sodium (HS 280511), with 1,072 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, sodium?
Leading suppliers shipping Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, sodium (HS 280511) to the U.S. include ESSECO SRL, CABB GMBH, NANJING KING FRIEND BIOCHEMICAL, MSSA SAS, and GLAND PHARMA LIMITED.
How many U.S. shipments of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, sodium are there?
ImportDoor has 18,875 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 280511, spanning May 2019 to Jul 2026.
Where is Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, sodium imported from?
Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, sodium is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, ITALY, and INDIA.
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