Alginic acid, its salts and esters (HS 391310)
Alginic acid, its salts and esters (HS 391310) has 357 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Alginic acid, its salts and esters is DUPONT NUTRITION USA INC, with 50 shipments, followed by KIMICA AMERICA INC and DANISCO USA INC. The leading supplier is ALGINATOS CHILE S A, with 47 shipments, followed by KIMICA CORP and INTERNATIONAL N&H MANUFACTURING UK LIMITED. Goods originate mainly from UNITED KINGDOM and FRANCE, 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 July 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Alginic acid, its salts and esters (HS 391310), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is INTERNATIONAL N&H MANUFACTURING UK LIMITED → DANISCO USA INC with 34 shipments, followed by JRS MARINE PRODUCTS LANDERNEAU SAS → J RETTENMAIER USA LP (29) and ALGINATOS CHILE S A → KIMICA AMERICA INC (25).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| DUPONT NUTRITION USA INC | 50 |
| KIMICA AMERICA INC | 47 |
| DANISCO USA INC | 35 |
| J RETTENMAIER USA LP | 32 |
| INTERNATIONAL N&H USA INC | 18 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| ALGINATOS CHILE S A | 47 |
| KIMICA CORP | 38 |
| INTERNATIONAL N&H MANUFACTURING UK LIMITED | 34 |
| JRS MARINE PRODUCTS LANDERNEAU SAS | 32 |
| DUPONT NUTRITION NORGE AS | 29 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| UNITED KINGDOM | 91 |
| FRANCE | 58 |
| JAPAN | 38 |
| CHILE | 27 |
| CHINA | 26 |
| BRAZIL | 24 |
| NETHERLANDS | 16 |
| NORWAY | 12 |
| POLAND | 7 |
| PORTUGAL | 7 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 131 |
| CHESTER, PA | 77 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 32 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 16 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 16 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 15 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 13 |
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | 12 |
| MIAMI, FL | 10 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 9 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 391310 — Alginic acid, its salts and esters. 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 Alginic acid, its salts and esters
Who imports Alginic acid, its salts and esters (HS 391310)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Alginic acid, its salts and esters include DUPONT NUTRITION USA INC, KIMICA AMERICA INC, DANISCO USA INC, J RETTENMAIER USA LP, and INTERNATIONAL N&H USA INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Alginic acid, its salts and esters?
DUPONT NUTRITION USA INC is the largest U.S. importer of Alginic acid, its salts and esters (HS 391310), with 50 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Alginic acid, its salts and esters?
Leading suppliers shipping Alginic acid, its salts and esters (HS 391310) to the U.S. include ALGINATOS CHILE S A, KIMICA CORP, INTERNATIONAL N&H MANUFACTURING UK LIMITED, JRS MARINE PRODUCTS LANDERNEAU SAS, and DUPONT NUTRITION NORGE AS.
How many U.S. shipments of Alginic acid, its salts and esters are there?
ImportDoor has 357 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 391310, spanning Jan 2020 to Jul 2026.
Where is Alginic acid, its salts and esters imported from?
Alginic acid, its salts and esters is imported into the U.S. primarily from UNITED KINGDOM, FRANCE, and JAPAN.
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