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Who is a reliable bleaching earth supplier and exporter for United States?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports bleaching earth to buyers in United States, including Decatur, Houston, Baton Rouge. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF New York/New Jersey with about 30–45 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why United States needs bleaching earth
The United States is the world's largest import market, with major oil and chemical industries on the Gulf Coast, manufacturing in the Midwest and South, and huge construction and retail sectors.
Bleaching earth is consumed in every batch of refined edible oil, at roughly 0.5–2% of oil weight, so refineries order it on a fixed schedule.
Oil, gas & petrochemicals in United States
Refineries and petrochemical plants in Texas and Louisiana and the Permian Basin oil fields buy pipe, valves and gaskets.
In United States, upstream oil & gas and refineries buy bleaching earth from us mainly for edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran) and mineral and lubricant oil re-refining.
Who buys bleaching earth: Upstream oil & gas · Refineries · Petrochemical plants · Fuel depots
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in United States
Gulf Coast chemical plants use alloy piping, seals and tanks.
In United States, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy bleaching earth from us mainly for biodiesel and wax and paraffin purification.
Who buys bleaching earth: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
Edible oil milling & refining in United States
United States crushes and refines oilseeds for its domestic market. Refineries need activated bleaching clay and filter aid on a predictable schedule; mills need bearings and couplings; packers need barrels and PET preforms.
In United States, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy bleaching earth from us mainly for juice, beer and sugar filtration and edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran).
Who buys bleaching earth: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
Typical uses: Edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran) · Mineral and lubricant oil re-refining · Biodiesel · Wax and paraffin purification · Juice, beer and sugar filtration.
Top 6 cities for bleaching earth in United States
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of bleaching earth. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Bleaching Earth in Decaturvia New York/New Jersey · 3–4 days by railMajor soybean and corn processing centre.Edible oil milling & refiningChemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 02Bleaching Earth in Houstonport: HoustonThe energy capital of the world, with refineries, petrochemical plants and a major port.Oil, gas & petrochemicalsChemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 03Bleaching Earth in Baton Rougevia New Orleans · 1 day by roadMississippi River refining and petrochemical corridor.Oil, gas & petrochemicalsChemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 04Bleaching Earth in Midlandvia Houston · 1–2 days by roadHub of the Permian Basin, America's largest oil field.Oil, gas & petrochemicals
- 05Bleaching Earth in Dallasvia Houston · 1 day by roadTexas distribution, construction and energy-services market.Oil, gas & petrochemicals
- 06Bleaching Earth in Pittsburghvia New York/New Jersey · 1–2 days by roadSteel, energy and advanced-manufacturing region.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
Importing bleaching earth into United States: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in United States — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole United States working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +1 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English, Spanish; we correspond in English |
| Currency | United States dollar (USD); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | ACE (Automated Commercial Environment); ISF filing required for sea cargo |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Bleaching Earth specifications for United States
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to United States's import requirements.
| Activity | Natural, semi-activated, highly acid-activated |
|---|---|
| Particle size | Typically 75–80% passing 75 micron (200 mesh) |
| Moisture | Typically ≤ 12–15% |
| Bulk density | Approx. 500–700 g/L |
| Packing | 25 kg bags; 500 / 1000 kg jumbo bags |
Standards: COA per batch, FSSAI / food-grade on request or the standard your project specifies. There is no general pre-shipment certificate, but product rules apply, for example FDA for food-contact packaging and UL or other listings for electrical goods.
Price, duties & landed cost in United States
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in United States dollar (USD) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF New York/New Jersey |
| Import taxes | Customs duty at the border; sales/use tax is state-level, not a federal VAT |
| Import conformity | There is no general pre-shipment certificate, but product rules apply, for example FDA for food-contact packaging and UL or other listings for electrical goods. |
| Export documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test certificates / COA where applicable |
| Payment | 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders. |
Packing for shipment to United States
Powders are packed in 25 kg laminated HDPE or paper bags with PE liners, or in 500–1000 kg jumbo bags, palletised and stretch-wrapped. Hazardous chemicals carry UN-approved packing, labels and DG declarations.