Chloromethane (Methyl chloride) and chloroethane (Ethyl chloride) (HS 290311)
Chloromethane (Methyl chloride) and chloroethane (Ethyl chloride) (HS 290311) has 2,557 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Aug 2019 and May 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Chloromethane (Methyl chloride) and chloroethane (Ethyl chloride) is CHEMTALL INC, with 152 shipments, followed by NOVACYL INC and SOULBRAIN MI. The leading supplier is NOBIAN INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS B V, with 223 shipments, followed by NOVACYL SAS and SIDDHARTH CARBOCHEM PRODUCTS LTD. 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 May 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Chloromethane (Methyl chloride) and chloroethane (Ethyl chloride) (HS 290311), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is NOBIAN INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS B V → CHEMTALL INC with 145 shipments, followed by NOVACYL SAS → NOVACYL INC (126) and VESTOLIT GMBH → NOURYON CHEMICALS LLC (58).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHEMTALL INC | 152 |
| NOVACYL INC | 143 |
| SOULBRAIN MI | 137 |
| SYMRISE INC | 93 |
| NOURYON SURFACE CHEMISTRY LLC | 71 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NOBIAN INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS B V | 223 |
| NOVACYL SAS | 136 |
| SIDDHARTH CARBOCHEM PRODUCTS LTD | 94 |
| SECAMM S DE RL DE CV | 84 |
| VESTOLIT GMBH | 61 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 1,060 |
| INDIA | 256 |
| BELGIUM | 248 |
| MEXICO | 175 |
| NETHERLANDS | 159 |
| JAPAN | 132 |
| GERMANY | 113 |
| FRANCE | 94 |
| ROMANIA | 69 |
| TAIWAN | 61 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 964 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 396 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 330 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 160 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 157 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 148 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 140 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 85 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 59 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 37 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 290311 — Chloromethane (Methyl chloride) and chloroethane (Ethyl chloride). 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 Chloromethane (Methyl chloride) and chloroethane (Ethyl chloride)
Who imports Chloromethane (Methyl chloride) and chloroethane (Ethyl chloride) (HS 290311)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Chloromethane (Methyl chloride) and chloroethane (Ethyl chloride) include CHEMTALL INC, NOVACYL INC, SOULBRAIN MI, SYMRISE INC, and NOURYON SURFACE CHEMISTRY LLC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Chloromethane (Methyl chloride) and chloroethane (Ethyl chloride)?
CHEMTALL INC is the largest U.S. importer of Chloromethane (Methyl chloride) and chloroethane (Ethyl chloride) (HS 290311), with 152 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Chloromethane (Methyl chloride) and chloroethane (Ethyl chloride)?
Leading suppliers shipping Chloromethane (Methyl chloride) and chloroethane (Ethyl chloride) (HS 290311) to the U.S. include NOBIAN INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS B V, NOVACYL SAS, SIDDHARTH CARBOCHEM PRODUCTS LTD, SECAMM S DE RL DE CV, and VESTOLIT GMBH.
How many U.S. shipments of Chloromethane (Methyl chloride) and chloroethane (Ethyl chloride) are there?
ImportDoor has 2,557 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 290311, spanning Aug 2019 to May 2026.
Where is Chloromethane (Methyl chloride) and chloroethane (Ethyl chloride) imported from?
Chloromethane (Methyl chloride) and chloroethane (Ethyl chloride) is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, INDIA, and BELGIUM.
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