Chlorides and chloride oxides, thionyl chloride (HS 281217)
Chlorides and chloride oxides, thionyl chloride (HS 281217) has 124 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Chlorides and chloride oxides, thionyl chloride is VIAKEM S A DE C V, with 32 shipments, followed by EMD MILLIPORE CORP and BAYER CROP SCIENCE LP. The leading supplier is LANXESS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH, with 58 shipments, followed by KUTCH CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED and CABB AG. Goods originate mainly from GERMANY and BELGIUM, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. Import volume has declined over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through July 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through July 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/281217-chlorides-and-chloride-oxides-thionyl-chloride
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Chlorides and chloride oxides, thionyl chloride (HS 281217), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is LANXESS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH → VIAKEM S A DE C V with 20 shipments, followed by MERCK KGAA → EMD MILLIPORE CORP (17) and KUTCH CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED → VIAKEM S A DE C V (12).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| VIAKEM S A DE C V | 32 |
| EMD MILLIPORE CORP | 18 |
| BAYER CROP SCIENCE LP | 8 |
| WR GRACE | 6 |
| BAYER CROPSCIENCE | 4 |
| LANXESS CORP | 4 |
| VTG TANKTAINER GMBH ROTTERDAM WAALHAVEN ZUIDZIJDE | 3 |
| BAYER CROPSCIENCE LP | 2 |
| PHARMACHEM TECHNOLOGIES | 2 |
| VIAKEM SA DE CV | 2 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LANXESS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH | 58 |
| KUTCH CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 19 |
| CABB AG | 17 |
| MERCK KGAA | 17 |
| KUTCH CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES LTD | 7 |
| SECAMM S DE RL DE CV | 3 |
| MERCK LIFE SCIENCE KGAA | 1 |
| MONACHEM SPECIALITIES LLP | 1 |
| SKYSTAR LOGISTICS PVT LTD | 1 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GERMANY | 47 |
| BELGIUM | 29 |
| INDIA | 27 |
| NETHERLANDS | 17 |
| MEXICO | 3 |
| OMAN | 1 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 53 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 41 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 7 |
| MIAMI, FL | 6 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 4 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 3 |
| MOBILE, AL | 3 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 2 |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | 2 |
| WILMINGTON, NC | 1 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 281217 — Chlorides and chloride oxides, thionyl chloride. 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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More products under HS 2812
Other six-digit codes in HS 2812: Halides and halide oxides of nonmetals, with their U.S. import volume.
| Product (HS code) | Shipments |
|---|---|
| Halides and halide oxides of nonmetals, other (281290) | 583 |
| Phosphorous trichloride (281213) | 366 |
| Chlorides and chloride oxides, other (281219) | 340 |
Frequently asked questions about importing Chlorides and chloride oxides, thionyl chloride
Who imports Chlorides and chloride oxides, thionyl chloride (HS 281217)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Chlorides and chloride oxides, thionyl chloride include VIAKEM S A DE C V, EMD MILLIPORE CORP, BAYER CROP SCIENCE LP, WR GRACE, and BAYER CROPSCIENCE.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Chlorides and chloride oxides, thionyl chloride?
VIAKEM S A DE C V is the largest U.S. importer of Chlorides and chloride oxides, thionyl chloride (HS 281217), with 32 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Chlorides and chloride oxides, thionyl chloride?
Leading suppliers shipping Chlorides and chloride oxides, thionyl chloride (HS 281217) to the U.S. include LANXESS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH, KUTCH CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED, CABB AG, MERCK KGAA, and KUTCH CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Chlorides and chloride oxides, thionyl chloride are there?
ImportDoor has 124 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 281217, spanning Jan 2020 to Jul 2026.
Where is Chlorides and chloride oxides, thionyl chloride imported from?
Chlorides and chloride oxides, thionyl chloride is imported into the U.S. primarily from GERMANY, BELGIUM, and INDIA.
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