Halides and halide oxides of nonmetals, other (HS 281290)
Halides and halide oxides of nonmetals, other (HS 281290) has 514 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jul 2019 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Halides and halide oxides of nonmetals, other is LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC, with 55 shipments, followed by SHOWA CHEMICALS OF AMERICA INC and DOUGLAS PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING. The leading supplier is KANTO DENKA KOGYO CO LTD, with 62 shipments, followed by KOREA SHOWA CHEMICALS CO and AIRGAS NITROUS OXIDE OF CANADA. Goods originate mainly from BELGIUM and JAPAN, arriving primarily at HOUSTON, TX. 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 Halides and halide oxides of nonmetals, other (HS 281290), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is KOREA SHOWA CHEMICALS CO → SHOWA CHEMICALS OF AMERICA INC with 47 shipments, followed by AIRGAS NITROUS OXIDE OF CANADA → VERSUM MATERIALS TAIWAN CO LTD (40) and DOUGLAS BLG BVBA → DOUGLAS PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING (30).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC | 55 |
| SHOWA CHEMICALS OF AMERICA INC | 47 |
| DOUGLAS PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING | 45 |
| CONCORDE SPECIALTY GASES INC | 42 |
| VERSUM MATERIALS TAIWAN CO LTD | 40 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| KANTO DENKA KOGYO CO LTD | 62 |
| KOREA SHOWA CHEMICALS CO | 50 |
| AIRGAS NITROUS OXIDE OF CANADA | 40 |
| SOLVAY GMBH | 34 |
| DOUGLAS BLG BVBA | 32 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| BELGIUM | 89 |
| JAPAN | 72 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 71 |
| CHINA | 69 |
| CANADA | 45 |
| NETHERLANDS ANTILLES | 34 |
| INDIA | 31 |
| NETHERLANDS | 22 |
| MEXICO | 14 |
| RUSSIA | 14 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | 143 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 117 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 71 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 58 |
| CHESTER, PA | 42 |
| TACOMA, WA | 30 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 18 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 11 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 11 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 5 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 281290 — Halides and halide oxides of nonmetals, 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 Halides and halide oxides of nonmetals, other
Who imports Halides and halide oxides of nonmetals, other (HS 281290)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Halides and halide oxides of nonmetals, other include LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC, SHOWA CHEMICALS OF AMERICA INC, DOUGLAS PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING, CONCORDE SPECIALTY GASES INC, and VERSUM MATERIALS TAIWAN CO LTD.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Halides and halide oxides of nonmetals, other?
LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC is the largest U.S. importer of Halides and halide oxides of nonmetals, other (HS 281290), with 55 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Halides and halide oxides of nonmetals, other?
Leading suppliers shipping Halides and halide oxides of nonmetals, other (HS 281290) to the U.S. include KANTO DENKA KOGYO CO LTD, KOREA SHOWA CHEMICALS CO, AIRGAS NITROUS OXIDE OF CANADA, SOLVAY GMBH, and DOUGLAS BLG BVBA.
How many U.S. shipments of Halides and halide oxides of nonmetals, other are there?
ImportDoor has 514 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 281290, spanning Jul 2019 to Jul 2026.
Where is Halides and halide oxides of nonmetals, other imported from?
Halides and halide oxides of nonmetals, other is imported into the U.S. primarily from BELGIUM, JAPAN, and REPUBLIC OF KOREA.
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