Indus Ores, Minerals & Resources (Private) Limited

Import Phosphate 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 Phosphate 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.Kaya Fosfatımız, Pakistan'ın doğrudan uygulama ve gübre üretimi için uygun yüksek reaktiviteli fosfat üretimiyle bilinen Hazara ve Abbottabad bölgelerinden temin edilmektedir. Mono-Amonyum Fosfat (MAP), Di-Amonyum Fosfat (DAP) ve Tek Süper Fosfat (SSP) üretimi için ideal bir hammadde olmasını sağlayan tutarlı P2O5 içeriği sağlıyoruz. İşlemimiz, verimli aşağı akış işleme için düşük nem ve kontrollü partikül boyutu garanti eder.

Quick Answer

How to import Phosphate from Pakistan to USA? Indus Minerals exports high-grade Phosphate 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
P2O5 İçeriği	%26 - %32 min (P2O5 olarak)
BPL (Kemik Kireç Fosfatı)	%56.8 - %69.9 Eşdeğeri
CaO İçeriği	%45 - %50
SiO2	%6 - %10 maks
Fe2O3 + Al2O3	%2.5 maks
F (Flor)	%2.5 - %3.5
Nem	%3 maks

* Tipik olarak büyük hacimli sözleşmeler için 20ft ağır hizmet konteynerlerinde veya dökme gemilerde ihraç edilir. Güney Asya ve Güneydoğu Asya'daki tarım merkezleri için esastır. Her sevkiyat bir analiz sertifikası içerir.

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.

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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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