Lithium oxide and hydroxide (HS 282520)
Lithium oxide and hydroxide (HS 282520) has 546 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and May 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Lithium oxide and hydroxide is SK BATTERY AMERICA INC, with 91 shipments, followed by ULTIUM CELLS LLC and LG ENERGY SOLUTION MICHIGAN INC. The leading supplier is L&F CO LTD, with 83 shipments, followed by LG CHEM LTD and LG HY BCM CO LTD. Goods originate mainly from REPUBLIC OF KOREA and CHINA, arriving primarily at LOS ANGELES, CA. 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 May 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Lithium oxide and hydroxide (HS 282520), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is L&F CO LTD → SK BATTERY AMERICA INC with 78 shipments, followed by SQM SALAR SPA LOS MILITARES → SQM LITHIUM NORTH AMERICA CORP (31) and LG HY BCM CO LTD → ULTIUM CELLS LLC (23).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SK BATTERY AMERICA INC | 91 |
| ULTIUM CELLS LLC | 41 |
| LG ENERGY SOLUTION MICHIGAN INC | 40 |
| SQM LITHIUM NORTH AMERICA CORP | 35 |
| ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS CORP | 28 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| L&F CO LTD | 83 |
| LG CHEM LTD | 57 |
| LG HY BCM CO LTD | 51 |
| JAESE ENERGY CO LTD | 42 |
| SQM SALAR SPA LOS MILITARES | 31 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 258 |
| CHINA | 140 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 31 |
| JAPAN | 27 |
| BELGIUM | 19 |
| NETHERLANDS | 19 |
| GERMANY | 14 |
| CHILE | 12 |
| INDIA | 4 |
| POLAND | 4 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 148 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 105 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 89 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 56 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 34 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 29 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 19 |
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | 13 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 12 |
| MIAMI, FL | 9 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 282520 — Lithium oxide and hydroxide. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
Frequently asked questions about importing Lithium oxide and hydroxide
Who imports Lithium oxide and hydroxide (HS 282520)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Lithium oxide and hydroxide include SK BATTERY AMERICA INC, ULTIUM CELLS LLC, LG ENERGY SOLUTION MICHIGAN INC, SQM LITHIUM NORTH AMERICA CORP, and ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS CORP.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Lithium oxide and hydroxide?
SK BATTERY AMERICA INC is the largest U.S. importer of Lithium oxide and hydroxide (HS 282520), with 91 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Lithium oxide and hydroxide?
Leading suppliers shipping Lithium oxide and hydroxide (HS 282520) to the U.S. include L&F CO LTD, LG CHEM LTD, LG HY BCM CO LTD, JAESE ENERGY CO LTD, and SQM SALAR SPA LOS MILITARES.
How many U.S. shipments of Lithium oxide and hydroxide are there?
ImportDoor has 546 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 282520, spanning Jan 2020 to May 2026.
Where is Lithium oxide and hydroxide imported from?
Lithium oxide and hydroxide is imported into the U.S. primarily from REPUBLIC OF KOREA, CHINA, and UNITED KINGDOM.
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