Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, other (HS 280519)
Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, other (HS 280519) has 3,486 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, other is POWERMAX BATTERY USA INC, with 606 shipments, followed by GP BATTERIES AMERICAS INC and TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY. The leading supplier is GPPD ENERGY CO LTD, with 494 shipments, followed by GP BATTERIES M SDN BHD and TRI STAR INC. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and VIET NAM, arriving primarily at LOS ANGELES, CA. Import volume has held steady 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, other (HS 280519), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is GPPD ENERGY CO LTD → POWERMAX BATTERY USA INC with 382 shipments, followed by GP BATTERIES M SDN BHD → GP BATTERIES AMERICAS INC (259) and TRI STAR INC → TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY (218).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| POWERMAX BATTERY USA INC | 606 |
| GP BATTERIES AMERICAS INC | 320 |
| TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY | 218 |
| ALLMAX BATTERY INC | 192 |
| DURACELL DISTRIBUTING LLC | 124 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GPPD ENERGY CO LTD | 494 |
| GP BATTERIES M SDN BHD | 263 |
| TRI STAR INC | 218 |
| SICHUAN HUAJING GUOMAO INDUSTRIAL C O LTD | 181 |
| ZHONGYIN NINGBO BATTERY CO LTD | 124 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 2,007 |
| VIET NAM | 518 |
| MALAYSIA | 333 |
| HONG KONG | 246 |
| JAPAN | 41 |
| PORTUGAL | 40 |
| MEXICO | 35 |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | 25 |
| INDONESIA | 24 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 23 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 1,006 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 788 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 448 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 299 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 239 |
| TACOMA, WA | 149 |
| SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO | 121 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 80 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 74 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 70 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 280519 — Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, other. 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, other
Who imports Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, other (HS 280519)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, other include POWERMAX BATTERY USA INC, GP BATTERIES AMERICAS INC, TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY, ALLMAX BATTERY INC, and DURACELL DISTRIBUTING LLC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, other?
POWERMAX BATTERY USA INC is the largest U.S. importer of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, other (HS 280519), with 606 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, other?
Leading suppliers shipping Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, other (HS 280519) to the U.S. include GPPD ENERGY CO LTD, GP BATTERIES M SDN BHD, TRI STAR INC, SICHUAN HUAJING GUOMAO INDUSTRIAL C O LTD, and ZHONGYIN NINGBO BATTERY CO LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, other are there?
ImportDoor has 3,486 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 280519, spanning Jan 2020 to Jul 2026.
Where is Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, other imported from?
Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, other is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, VIET NAM, and MALAYSIA.
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