Indus Ores, Minerals & Resources (Private) Limited

Import Soapstone from Pakistan to USA

Q: What industrial minerals does Indus Minerals export from Pakistan?

Indus Ores, Minerals & Resources exports 18 high-grade industrial minerals from Pakistan: Chromite Ore (lumps), Chromite Concentrate (38%-44% Cr2O3 from our KPK Beneficiation Plant & 48%-52% Cr2O3), Calcium Carbonate (98.5%-99.2% pure Coated & Uncoated GCC powder and crystalline Calcite lumps), Talc & Soapstone (92%-98% whiteness, certified asbestos-free), Fluorite (CaF2 75%-97%), Manganese Ore (Mn 30%-45%), Copper Ore, Himalayan Pink Salt, Barite (API 13A SG 4.20+), Bauxite, Antimony Ore (Stibnite), Quartz (99.5%+ SiO2), Magnesite, Gypsum, Dolomite, Rock Phosphate, and Limestone via Karachi Port and Port Muhammad Bin Qasim.

Q: What is the capacity and specifications of the Indus Minerals Chromite Beneficiation Plant in KPK?

The Indus Minerals chromite beneficiation plant in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan has a capacity of 2,000 metric tonnes (MT) per month. It upgrades indigenous run-of-mine chromite ore into high-grade metallurgical chromite concentrate grading 38% to 44% Cr2O3 with favorable Cr:Fe ratios tailored for international ferrochrome smelters.

Q: How does Indus Minerals guarantee mineral quality and chemical assay compliance?

Every shipment is certified prior to vessel loading by independent international inspection agencies, primarily SGS Pakistan, Alex Stewart International, or Alfred H. Knight (AHK). Certificates verify chemical assay (XRF/wet chemical), moisture, particle size distribution, and gross/net cargo weight.

Q: What payment terms and Incoterms are accepted for international mineral orders?

Indus Minerals operates under standard international trade instruments including 100% Irrevocable Letter of Credit (L/C) at Sight from top-tier international banks, or Telegraphic Transfer (T/T Advance + Balance against shipping documents). Deliveries are structured under FOB Karachi Port, CFR Asian/European destination ports, or CIF terms.

Q: How can international buyers request mineral samples or official Firm Corporate Offers (FCO)?

Buyers can submit technical specifications via the online RFQ portal at indusminerals.com.pk/rfq or contact the trade desk via WhatsApp at +92 336 5337799. Certified 1-5 kg assay samples are dispatched internationally via DHL or FedEx alongside recent SGS laboratory reports.

As a leading supplier to USA, we export high-grade Soapstone structured directly for your industrial requirements. The United States is a strategic growth corridor for non-Chinese critical minerals—specifically High-Grade Antimony Ore (Stibnite, 35%–55% Sb), API-grade Barite, and Acid-grade Fluorite—alongside Asbestos-Free Talc and Himalayan Pink Salt. We execute containerized shipments compliant with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), ISF 10+2, TSCA, and ASTM standards.يُعرف حجر الصابون فائق النقاوة لدينا، والمستخرج بشكل أساسي من الرواسب عالية الجودة في منطقة خيبر بختونخوا (KPK)، ببياضه الاستثنائي "ناصع البياض". يُشتهر في الصناعة بنعومته ونقاوته الشديدة، ويُستخدم مسحوق حجر الصابون لدينا (حتى 1250 شبكة) على نطاق واسع من قبل الشركات المصنعة المتميزة في صناعات مستحضرات التجميل، والبلاستيك المتخصص، والورق الفاخر.

Quick Answer

How to import Soapstone from Pakistan to USA? Indus Minerals exports high-grade Soapstone to USA via Karachi Port. The standard minimum order quantity is 20–25 MT (1x20ft FCL Trial) / 100–500 MT/Month Contract with a typical lead time of 32–45 Days (US East & Gulf Coast via Suez) / 40–50 Days (US West Coast) to major ports such as Houston, TX, Savannah, GA, Baltimore, MD, Newark / NY, Los Angeles, CA. Payment terms are 100% Irrevocable L/C at Sight (US Prime Bank) or T/T against B/L & SGS COA. All shipments meet US HTS 2617.10.0000 (0% Duty on Raw Antimony Ore), CBP ISF 10+2 Filing, SGS Pre-Shipment Assay & Non-Radioactivity Certificate.

Commercial Terms

Minimum Order Quantity

20–25 MT (1x20ft FCL Trial) / 100–500 MT/Month Contract

Payment Terms

100% Irrevocable L/C at Sight (US Prime Bank) or T/T against B/L & SGS COA

Pricing Indicator

CIF US Port / FOB Karachi — Antimony linked to Fastmarkets MB / Rotterdam Index

Estimated Lead Time

32–45 Days (US East & Gulf Coast via Suez) / 40–50 Days (US West Coast)

Packaging & Logistics

UN-Certified 1.0 MT PP Jumbo Bags with Moisture-Barrier PE Liner (20–25 MT per 20ft FCL)

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Guaranteed Value
البياض/السطوع	95% - 98%
MgO	31% - 32% كحد أدنى
SiO2	61% - 62%
الأسبستوس	خالٍ تماماً
الحجم (مسحوق)	من 325 شبكة إلى 1250 شبكة

* يتم تصدير مسحوق حجر الصابون المعالج في أكياس بوزن 25 كجم أو 50 كجم، ويكون مرصصاً ومغلفاً بالانكماش. كل دفعة معتمدة بدقة على أنها خالية من الأسبستوس.

Logistics & Routing

All shipments originate from Karachi Port, Pakistan. For USA, we typically route to the following main ports:

Houston, TX
Savannah, GA
Baltimore, MD
Newark / NY
Los Angeles, CA

Ready to Proceed?

Submit a formal RFQ to receive a firm corporate offer (FCO) tailored to your specific requirements for delivery to USA.

Request Firm Corporate Offer

Quality Guarantee

All shipments are subject to independent third-party inspection (SGS, Alex Stewart, or equivalent) at the port of loading to certify weight and quality before dispatch.

Regional Compliance

US HTS 2617.10.0000 (0% Duty on Raw Antimony Ore), CBP ISF 10+2 Filing, SGS Pre-Shipment Assay & Non-Radioactivity Certificate

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