Other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals, silicon dioxide (HS 281122)
Other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals, silicon dioxide (HS 281122) has 30,619 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Aug 2019 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals, silicon dioxide is CABOT CORP, with 1,186 shipments, followed by ESSENTIAL CHEMICALS USA and PRETTY LITTER INC. The leading supplier is SINCHEM SILICA GEL CO LTD, with 2,747 shipments, followed by WANG ZHANG JIANG FIRST and CABOT SWITZERLAND GMBH. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and BELGIUM, 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 Other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals, silicon dioxide (HS 281122), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is CABOT SWITZERLAND GMBH → CABOT CORP with 996 shipments, followed by SINCHEM SILICA GEL CO LTD → PRETTY LITTER INC (808) and RHODIA OPERATIONS → ESSENTIAL CHEMICALS USA (735).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CABOT CORP | 1,186 |
| ESSENTIAL CHEMICALS USA | 985 |
| PRETTY LITTER INC | 809 |
| EVONIK CORP | 609 |
| HEALTHCARE PACKAGING US INC | 554 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SINCHEM SILICA GEL CO LTD | 2,747 |
| WANG ZHANG JIANG FIRST | 1,220 |
| CABOT SWITZERLAND GMBH | 1,051 |
| WANG ZHANG JIANG | 1,005 |
| RHODIA OPERATIONS | 941 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 18,303 |
| BELGIUM | 1,508 |
| INDIA | 1,208 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 1,064 |
| GERMANY | 1,055 |
| JAPAN | 982 |
| TAIWAN | 858 |
| VIET NAM | 737 |
| FRANCE | 630 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 499 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 6,582 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 5,805 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 4,141 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 2,492 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 2,385 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 2,068 |
| TACOMA, WA | 1,483 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 1,137 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 899 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 737 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 281122 — Other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals, silicon dioxide. 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 Other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals, silicon dioxide
Who imports Other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals, silicon dioxide (HS 281122)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals, silicon dioxide include CABOT CORP, ESSENTIAL CHEMICALS USA, PRETTY LITTER INC, EVONIK CORP, and HEALTHCARE PACKAGING US INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals, silicon dioxide?
CABOT CORP is the largest U.S. importer of Other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals, silicon dioxide (HS 281122), with 1,186 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals, silicon dioxide?
Leading suppliers shipping Other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals, silicon dioxide (HS 281122) to the U.S. include SINCHEM SILICA GEL CO LTD, WANG ZHANG JIANG FIRST, CABOT SWITZERLAND GMBH, WANG ZHANG JIANG, and RHODIA OPERATIONS.
How many U.S. shipments of Other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals, silicon dioxide are there?
ImportDoor has 30,619 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 281122, spanning Aug 2019 to Jul 2026.
Where is Other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals, silicon dioxide imported from?
Other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals, silicon dioxide is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, BELGIUM, and INDIA.
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