Whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other (HS 040490)
Whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other (HS 040490) has 4,568 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jul 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other is IKEA SUPPLY AG, with 498 shipments, followed by GILDAN YARNS CLARKTON and ZF TRANSMISSION GRAY COURT LLC. The leading supplier is GILDAN CHOLOMA TEXTILE S A, with 217 shipments, followed by M&W GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING INC and LT&T ENTERPRISE LTD. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and POLAND, arriving primarily at LOS ANGELES, CA. Import volume has declined over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/040490-whey-whether-or-not-concentrated-or-containing-added-sugar-or-other-sweetening-matter-other
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other (HS 040490), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is GILDAN CHOLOMA TEXTILE S A → GILDAN YARNS CLARKTON with 123 shipments, followed by M&W GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING INC → PRECISION PRODUCTS INC (84) and VALEO KAPEC CO LTD → ZF TRANSMISSION GRAY COURT LLC (82).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| IKEA SUPPLY AG | 498 |
| GILDAN YARNS CLARKTON | 123 |
| ZF TRANSMISSION GRAY COURT LLC | 95 |
| SUMMER INFANT INC | 93 |
| PRECISION PRODUCTS INC | 84 |
| SUMMER INFANT USA INC | 71 |
| BISHOP CIRCLE ASSEMBLY A DIVISION OF MARTINREA INDUSTRIES | 51 |
| ATALANTA CORP | 50 |
| GANTRADE CORP | 48 |
| COLOSSEUM ATHLETICS CORP | 45 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GILDAN CHOLOMA TEXTILE S A | 217 |
| M&W GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING INC | 102 |
| LT&T ENTERPRISE LTD | 92 |
| VALEO KAPEC CO LTD | 89 |
| VITALUS NUTRITION INC | 78 |
| KOREA PTG CO LTD | 64 |
| BEROTU SP Z O O | 58 |
| DAIREN CHEMICAL CORP | 54 |
| BERO SP Z O O | 50 |
| CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES | 50 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 1,474 |
| POLAND | 500 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 302 |
| HONDURAS | 257 |
| VIET NAM | 251 |
| CANADA | 158 |
| TAIWAN | 150 |
| BELGIUM | 140 |
| GERMANY | 112 |
| BAHRAIN | 88 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 928 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 752 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 559 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 289 |
| TACOMA, WA | 269 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 251 |
| WILMINGTON, NC | 223 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 221 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 170 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 157 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 040490 — Whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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More products under HS 0404
Other six-digit codes in HS 0404: Whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, with their U.S. import volume.
| Product (HS code) | Shipments |
|---|---|
| Whey and modified whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter (040410) | 3,170 |
Frequently asked questions about importing Whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other
Who imports Whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other (HS 040490)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other include IKEA SUPPLY AG, GILDAN YARNS CLARKTON, ZF TRANSMISSION GRAY COURT LLC, SUMMER INFANT INC, and PRECISION PRODUCTS INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other?
IKEA SUPPLY AG is the largest U.S. importer of Whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other (HS 040490), with 498 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other?
Leading suppliers shipping Whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other (HS 040490) to the U.S. include GILDAN CHOLOMA TEXTILE S A, M&W GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING INC, LT&T ENTERPRISE LTD, VALEO KAPEC CO LTD, and VITALUS NUTRITION INC.
How many U.S. shipments of Whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other are there?
ImportDoor has 4,568 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 040490, spanning Jul 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is Whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other imported from?
Whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, POLAND, and REPUBLIC OF KOREA.
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