Carbonates, lithium carbonates (HS 283691)
Carbonates, lithium carbonates (HS 283691) has 3,656 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between May 2019 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Carbonates, lithium carbonates is RAGAN AND MASSEY INC, with 97 shipments, followed by LUCID COLLOIDS AMERICA INC and NAM POLYMERS INC. The leading supplier is LUCID COLLOIDS LIMITED, with 88 shipments, followed by SOLVAY CHIMICA ITALIA SPA and SQM SALAR S A. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and INDIA, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. 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 Carbonates, lithium carbonates (HS 283691), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is LUCID COLLOIDS LIMITED → LUCID COLLOIDS AMERICA INC with 69 shipments, followed by RESONAC CORP → RESONAC AMERICA INC (57) and SOLVAY CHIMICA ITALIA SPA → SOLVAY FLUORIDES LLC (54).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| RAGAN AND MASSEY INC | 97 |
| LUCID COLLOIDS AMERICA INC | 84 |
| NAM POLYMERS INC | 76 |
| RESONAC AMERICA INC | 57 |
| VLM FOODS USA LIMITED | 53 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LUCID COLLOIDS LIMITED | 88 |
| SOLVAY CHIMICA ITALIA SPA | 77 |
| SQM SALAR S A | 71 |
| DEL ANDE ALIMENTOS SAC | 62 |
| RESONAC CORP | 57 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 976 |
| INDIA | 411 |
| VIET NAM | 158 |
| THAILAND | 139 |
| JAPAN | 132 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 130 |
| BELGIUM | 127 |
| CANADA | 122 |
| CHILE | 122 |
| MEXICO | 119 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 684 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 381 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 356 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 308 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 308 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 276 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 222 |
| TACOMA, WA | 181 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 140 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 134 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 283691 — Carbonates, lithium carbonates. 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 Carbonates, lithium carbonates
Who imports Carbonates, lithium carbonates (HS 283691)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Carbonates, lithium carbonates include RAGAN AND MASSEY INC, LUCID COLLOIDS AMERICA INC, NAM POLYMERS INC, RESONAC AMERICA INC, and VLM FOODS USA LIMITED.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Carbonates, lithium carbonates?
RAGAN AND MASSEY INC is the largest U.S. importer of Carbonates, lithium carbonates (HS 283691), with 97 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Carbonates, lithium carbonates?
Leading suppliers shipping Carbonates, lithium carbonates (HS 283691) to the U.S. include LUCID COLLOIDS LIMITED, SOLVAY CHIMICA ITALIA SPA, SQM SALAR S A, DEL ANDE ALIMENTOS SAC, and RESONAC CORP.
How many U.S. shipments of Carbonates, lithium carbonates are there?
ImportDoor has 3,656 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 283691, spanning May 2019 to Jul 2026.
Where is Carbonates, lithium carbonates imported from?
Carbonates, lithium carbonates is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, INDIA, and VIET NAM.
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