Silicates, other (HS 283990)
Silicates, other (HS 283990) has 309 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Silicates, other is INVERSAND COMPANY, with 85 shipments, followed by GOGGIN WAREHOUSING LLC and FEDERAL MOGUL CORP. The leading supplier is FERMAVI ELETROQUIMICA LTDA, with 80 shipments, followed by ROCKWOOL B V and ITOCHU CHEMICAL FRONTIER CORP. Goods originate mainly from BRAZIL and JAPAN, arriving primarily at PHILADELPHIA, PA. 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 Silicates, other (HS 283990), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is FERMAVI ELETROQUIMICA LTDA → INVERSAND COMPANY with 74 shipments, followed by ROCKWOOL B V → GOGGIN WAREHOUSING LLC (20) and ITOCHU CHEMICAL FRONTIER CORP → FEDERAL MOGUL CORP (13).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| INVERSAND COMPANY | 85 |
| GOGGIN WAREHOUSING LLC | 29 |
| FEDERAL MOGUL CORP | 26 |
| BYK USA INC | 12 |
| ACTION EQUIPMENT CORP | 9 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| FERMAVI ELETROQUIMICA LTDA | 80 |
| ROCKWOOL B V | 20 |
| ITOCHU CHEMICAL FRONTIER CORP | 13 |
| BYK CHEMIE GMBH | 12 |
| FERMAVI ELETROQU MICA LTDA | 11 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| BRAZIL | 98 |
| JAPAN | 45 |
| BELGIUM | 27 |
| NETHERLANDS | 26 |
| INDIA | 18 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 16 |
| TURKEY | 14 |
| ITALY | 11 |
| GERMANY | 10 |
| DENMARK | 10 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | 82 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 42 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 38 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 36 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 26 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 14 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 12 |
| MIAMI, FL | 12 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 11 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 9 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 283990 — Silicates, 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 Silicates, other
Who imports Silicates, other (HS 283990)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Silicates, other include INVERSAND COMPANY, GOGGIN WAREHOUSING LLC, FEDERAL MOGUL CORP, BYK USA INC, and ACTION EQUIPMENT CORP.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Silicates, other?
INVERSAND COMPANY is the largest U.S. importer of Silicates, other (HS 283990), with 85 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Silicates, other?
Leading suppliers shipping Silicates, other (HS 283990) to the U.S. include FERMAVI ELETROQUIMICA LTDA, ROCKWOOL B V, ITOCHU CHEMICAL FRONTIER CORP, BYK CHEMIE GMBH, and FERMAVI ELETROQU MICA LTDA.
How many U.S. shipments of Silicates, other are there?
ImportDoor has 309 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 283990, spanning Jan 2020 to Jul 2026.
Where is Silicates, other imported from?
Silicates, other is imported into the U.S. primarily from BRAZIL, JAPAN, and BELGIUM.
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