Quick answer
Who supplies filter aid in Houston, United States?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a filter aid manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Houston. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Houston in about 30–45 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Diatomaceous earth and perlite filter aids for fast, clear filtration in oil, sugar, beverage and chemical plants.
Why Houston needs filter aid
The energy capital of the world, with refineries, petrochemical plants and a major port. 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.
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.
Oil, gas & petrochemicals in Houston
Oil and gas operations in Houston run on pressure-rated pipe, valves, flanges and gaskets that must be traceable to a mill certificate. Shutdown and turnaround work creates sudden demand for large mixed lists — exactly the orders we consolidate into one shipment.
In Houston, upstream oil & gas and refineries buy filter aid from us mainly for edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran) and mineral and lubricant oil re-refining.
Who buys filter aid: Upstream oil & gas · Refineries · Petrochemical plants · Fuel depots
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Houston
Houston's chemical producers run planned shutdowns in which pipe spools, gaskets, valves and pump seals are replaced together, and they package output in UN-rated HDPE containers.
In Houston, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy filter aid from us mainly for biodiesel and wax and paraffin purification.
Who buys filter aid: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
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.
Delivery of filter aid to Houston
- 1Export from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat)Goods are inspected, export-packed and customs-cleared in India, usually within a day's drive of our Palanpur base.
- 2Sea freight to HoustonIndicative transit 30–45 days (North America), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Clearance at HoustonHouston is itself the port of discharge, so goods clear customs locally and reach your warehouse quickly.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Houston
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole United States working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: English, Spanish) |
| Quotation | USD (USD equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing filter aid into Houston: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Houston, 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 |
Leading industries in Houston
- Oil, gas & petrochemicalsBuys filter aid: Upstream oil & gas, Refineries, Petrochemical plants
- Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicalsBuys filter aid: Petrochemical complexes, Fertiliser plants, Speciality chemical makers
- Marine, ports & fisheriesAlso buys: Shipyards, Port operators, Fishing fleets
- Manufacturing & plant maintenanceAlso buys: Factories & OEMs, MRO distributors, Maintenance contractors
- Construction & infrastructureAlso buys: Contractors & builders, Builders' merchants, Real-estate developers
Filter Aid specifications for Houston
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.