Germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide (HS 282560)
Germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide (HS 282560) has 580 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and May 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide is OERLIKON METCO US INC, with 73 shipments, followed by DKK AMERICA MATERIALS INC and S&N USA INC. The leading supplier is SHANDONG GUANGTONG NEW MATERIALS CO, with 74 shipments, followed by SEPR and DAIICHI KIGENSO KAGAKU KOGYO CO LT. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and JAPAN, 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 May 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide (HS 282560), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is SHANDONG GUANGTONG NEW MATERIALS CO → OERLIKON METCO US INC with 62 shipments, followed by IMERYS ZHEJIANG ZIRCONIA CO LTD → S&N USA INC (25) and DAIICHI KIGENSO KAGAKU KOGYO CO LTD → JOHNSON MATTHEY INC (23).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| OERLIKON METCO US INC | 73 |
| DKK AMERICA MATERIALS INC | 53 |
| S&N USA INC | 45 |
| CATALER NORTH AMERICA CORP | 43 |
| SAINT GOBAIN CERAMIC MATERIALS | 27 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SHANDONG GUANGTONG NEW MATERIALS CO | 74 |
| SEPR | 52 |
| DAIICHI KIGENSO KAGAKU KOGYO CO LT | 36 |
| IMERYS ZHEJIANG ZIRCONIA CO LTD | 33 |
| DAIICHI KIGENSO KAGAKU KOGYO CO LTD | 30 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 266 |
| JAPAN | 137 |
| FRANCE | 57 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 25 |
| BELGIUM | 19 |
| SOUTH AFRICA | 16 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 15 |
| HONG KONG | 8 |
| AUSTRALIA | 7 |
| CANADA | 7 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 237 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 78 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 58 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 30 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 30 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 27 |
| TAMPA, FL | 26 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 24 |
| CHESTER, PA | 22 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 19 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 282560 — Germanium oxides and zirconium 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.
Frequently asked questions about importing Germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide
Who imports Germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide (HS 282560)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide include OERLIKON METCO US INC, DKK AMERICA MATERIALS INC, S&N USA INC, CATALER NORTH AMERICA CORP, and SAINT GOBAIN CERAMIC MATERIALS.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide?
OERLIKON METCO US INC is the largest U.S. importer of Germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide (HS 282560), with 73 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide?
Leading suppliers shipping Germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide (HS 282560) to the U.S. include SHANDONG GUANGTONG NEW MATERIALS CO, SEPR, DAIICHI KIGENSO KAGAKU KOGYO CO LT, IMERYS ZHEJIANG ZIRCONIA CO LTD, and DAIICHI KIGENSO KAGAKU KOGYO CO LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide are there?
ImportDoor has 580 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 282560, spanning Jan 2020 to May 2026.
Where is Germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide imported from?
Germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, JAPAN, and FRANCE.
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