Sodium metasilicates (HS 283911)
Sodium metasilicates (HS 283911) has 219 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Sodium metasilicates is CHEM ONE, with 31 shipments, followed by AYERS INTERNATIONAL CORP and ATLANTIS CARIBBEAN CHEMICAL CORP. The leading supplier is SILMACO NV, with 133 shipments, followed by N V SILMACO and SILMACO N V. Goods originate mainly from BELGIUM and CHINA, arriving primarily at HOUSTON, TX. 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 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Sodium metasilicates (HS 283911), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is SILMACO NV → CHEM ONE with 28 shipments, followed by SILMACO NV → AYERS INTERNATIONAL CORP (26) and N V SILMACO → ATLANTIS CARIBBEAN CHEMICAL CORP (13).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHEM ONE | 31 |
| AYERS INTERNATIONAL CORP | 27 |
| ATLANTIS CARIBBEAN CHEMICAL CORP | 21 |
| ATLANTIS AMERICAS CORP | 18 |
| COLONIAL CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS | 12 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SILMACO NV | 133 |
| N V SILMACO | 13 |
| SILMACO N V | 6 |
| INTERNATIONAL OILS AND CHEMICALS S ADVANCE TOWER 1ST | 5 |
| PQ SILICAS BV | 5 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| BELGIUM | 167 |
| CHINA | 27 |
| EGYPT | 8 |
| INDIA | 5 |
| GERMANY | 3 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 3 |
| NETHERLANDS ANTILLES | 2 |
| POLAND | 2 |
| SPAIN | 1 |
| ITALY | 1 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | 67 |
| SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO | 44 |
| BOSTON, MA | 22 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 22 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 20 |
| MIAMI, FL | 8 |
| CHESTER, PA | 5 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 5 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 5 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 4 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 283911 — Sodium metasilicates. 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 Sodium metasilicates
Who imports Sodium metasilicates (HS 283911)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Sodium metasilicates include CHEM ONE, AYERS INTERNATIONAL CORP, ATLANTIS CARIBBEAN CHEMICAL CORP, ATLANTIS AMERICAS CORP, and COLONIAL CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Sodium metasilicates?
CHEM ONE is the largest U.S. importer of Sodium metasilicates (HS 283911), with 31 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Sodium metasilicates?
Leading suppliers shipping Sodium metasilicates (HS 283911) to the U.S. include SILMACO NV, N V SILMACO, SILMACO N V, INTERNATIONAL OILS AND CHEMICALS S ADVANCE TOWER 1ST, and PQ SILICAS BV.
How many U.S. shipments of Sodium metasilicates are there?
ImportDoor has 219 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 283911, spanning Jan 2020 to Jul 2026.
Where is Sodium metasilicates imported from?
Sodium metasilicates is imported into the U.S. primarily from BELGIUM, CHINA, and EGYPT.
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