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BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE

BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE is a U.S. importer with 2,556 bill-of-lading shipment records between May 2020 and Jun 2026. It ranks #5 among U.S. importers of Parts of electrical lighting or signaling equipment (excluding articles of heading 8539), windshield wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles (HS 851290) by shipment count. Its top suppliers include BMW AG, KAMAX GMBH AND CO, and BMW AG WERK DINGOLFING, primarily importing HS code 851290. Goods originate mainly from GERMANY and SOUTH AFRICA, arriving primarily at CHARLESTON, SC. Shipment volume has risen over the past 12 months versus the prior year.

Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through June 2026

Total shipments
2,556
First seen
May 2020
Last seen
Jun 2026
Origin countries
10

Shipments over time (last 24 months)

2024-072026-06

Trade flow: top suppliers → products

What BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE imports and from whom — the strongest supplier-product relationships in its shipment records. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.

The largest relationship is KAMAX GMBH AND CO → Parts of electrical lighting or signaling equipment (excluding… with 140 shipments, followed by SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO → Parts of electrical lighting or signaling equipment (excluding… (89) and BMW AG WERK DINGOLFING → Parts of electrical lighting or signaling equipment (excluding… (73).

Top suppliers

SupplierShipments
BMW AG160
KAMAX GMBH AND CO140
BMW AG WERK DINGOLFING98
SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO89
FINE BLANKING PTY LTD71
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Top products (HS codes)

Product (HS code)Shipments
Parts of electrical lighting or signaling equipment (excluding articles of heading 8539), windshield wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles (851290)1,978
Brakes and servo-brakes (870830)69
Other parts and accessories, other (870899)60
Apparatus based on the use of X-rays or of alpha, beta, gamma or other ionizing radiations, whether or not for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, X-ray tubes and other X-ray generators, high tension generators, control panels and desks, screens, examination or treatment tables, chairs and the like, x-ray tubes (902230)47
Drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles (870850)45
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Origin countries

CountryShipments
GERMANY2,299
SOUTH AFRICA150
REPUBLIC OF KOREA25
NETHERLANDS ANTILLES24
TAIWAN21
ITALY10
BELGIUM7
NETHERLANDS5
CHINA3
SPAIN3

Ports of unlading

U.S. portShipments
CHARLESTON, SC2,299
NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ167
NORFOLK, VA40
LOS ANGELES, CA29
SAVANNAH, GA11
NEW YORK, NY4
CHESTER, PA3
DETROIT, MI1
CHICAGO, IL1
HOUSTON, TX1

Frequently asked questions about BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE

Who are BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE's top suppliers?

Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE's top suppliers include BMW AG, KAMAX GMBH AND CO, BMW AG WERK DINGOLFING, SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO, and FINE BLANKING PTY LTD.

What does BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE import?

BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE's most frequent imports fall under HS codes 851290, 870830, and 870899.

Is BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE a major importer of Parts of electrical lighting or signaling equipment (excluding articles of heading 8539), windshield wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles?

Yes — based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading shipment counts, BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE is the #5 U.S. importer of Parts of electrical lighting or signaling equipment (excluding articles of heading 8539), windshield wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles (HS 851290).

Where does BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE import from?

BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE imports primarily from GERMANY, SOUTH AFRICA, and REPUBLIC OF KOREA.

How many shipments does BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE have?

ImportDoor has 2,556 U.S. import shipment records for BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE, spanning May 2020 to Jun 2026.

Which U.S. ports does BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE use?

BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE's shipments arrive primarily at CHARLESTON, SC and NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ.

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