Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, calcium (HS 280512)
Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, calcium (HS 280512) has 8,034 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, calcium is BIOCON PHARMA INC, with 337 shipments, followed by GLOBAL AGRI TRADE CORP and LIVINGSTON INTERNATIONAL INC. The leading supplier is FACI ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD, with 629 shipments, followed by BUDI FEED SDN BHD and GRAVITI PHARAMACEUTICALS PVT LTD. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and INDIA, 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, calcium (HS 280512), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is GRAVITI PHARAMACEUTICALS PVT LTD → BIOCON PHARMA INC with 292 shipments, followed by BUDI FEED SDN BHD → GLOBAL AGRI TRADE CORP (228) and BUDI FEED SDN BHD → LIVINGSTON INTERNATIONAL INC (210).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| BIOCON PHARMA INC | 337 |
| GLOBAL AGRI TRADE CORP | 238 |
| LIVINGSTON INTERNATIONAL INC | 210 |
| CAMBER PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 160 |
| PC CAMPANA INC | 145 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| FACI ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD | 629 |
| BUDI FEED SDN BHD | 445 |
| GRAVITI PHARAMACEUTICALS PVT LTD | 292 |
| HETERO LABS LIMITED | 201 |
| IVC NUTRITION CORP | 174 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 2,939 |
| INDIA | 1,325 |
| SINGAPORE | 480 |
| MALAYSIA | 475 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 359 |
| GERMANY | 317 |
| MEXICO | 290 |
| SPAIN | 244 |
| BELGIUM | 228 |
| NETHERLANDS | 145 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,778 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 985 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 897 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 884 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 876 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 420 |
| TACOMA, WA | 369 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 360 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 318 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 243 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 280512 — Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, calcium. 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, calcium
Who imports Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, calcium (HS 280512)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, calcium include BIOCON PHARMA INC, GLOBAL AGRI TRADE CORP, LIVINGSTON INTERNATIONAL INC, CAMBER PHARMACEUTICALS INC, and PC CAMPANA INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, calcium?
BIOCON PHARMA INC is the largest U.S. importer of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, calcium (HS 280512), with 337 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, calcium?
Leading suppliers shipping Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, calcium (HS 280512) to the U.S. include FACI ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD, BUDI FEED SDN BHD, GRAVITI PHARAMACEUTICALS PVT LTD, HETERO LABS LIMITED, and IVC NUTRITION CORP.
How many U.S. shipments of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, calcium are there?
ImportDoor has 8,034 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 280512, spanning Jan 2020 to Jul 2026.
Where is Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, calcium imported from?
Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, calcium is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, INDIA, and SINGAPORE.
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