Xylenes, p-Xylene (HS 290243)
Xylenes, p-Xylene (HS 290243) has 23,635 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jun 2018 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Xylenes, p-Xylene is VOLKSWAGEN ARGENTINA S A, with 431 shipments, followed by VOLKSWAGEN DO BRASIL INDUSTRIA DE VEICULOS AUTOMOTORES LTDA and K RAIN MANUFACTURING CORP. The leading supplier is VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO S A DE C V, with 793 shipments, followed by VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV and C & S INDUSTRIES. Goods originate mainly from MEXICO and SPAIN, arriving primarily at HOUSTON, TX. Import 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 August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/290243-xylenes-p-xylene
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Xylenes, p-Xylene (HS 290243), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO S A DE C V → VOLKSWAGEN ARGENTINA S A with 431 shipments, followed by C & S INDUSTRIES → K RAIN MANUFACTURING CORP (261) and VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO S A DE C V → VOLKSWAGEN DO BRASIL INDUSTRIA DE VEICULOS AUTOMOTORES LTDA (253).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN ARGENTINA S A | 431 |
| VOLKSWAGEN DO BRASIL INDUSTRIA DE VEICULOS AUTOMOTORES LTDA | 344 |
| K RAIN MANUFACTURING CORP | 262 |
| CUPID FOUNDATIONS INC | 231 |
| VOLKSWAGEN ARGENTINA SA | 208 |
| ZF AUTOMOTIVE BRASIL LTDA | 175 |
| ADIENT DO BRASIL BANCOS AUTOMOTIVOS | 174 |
| GARAY COMPONENTES TUBULARES S A | 158 |
| JOYSON SAFETY SYSTEMS BRASIL LTDA | 157 |
| PURATOS DE MEXICO SA DE CV | 153 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO S A DE C V | 793 |
| VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV | 286 |
| C & S INDUSTRIES | 261 |
| RICHEL GROUP | 225 |
| GIVAUDAN DE MEXICO SA DE CV | 188 |
| SURPACK S A | 176 |
| HIJOS DE JUAN DE GARAY S A | 156 |
| JOHNSON CONTROLS ENTERPRISES | 148 |
| ATUL LIMITED | 143 |
| INDUSTRIA NACIONAL ALIMENTICIA S A | 139 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| MEXICO | 9,004 |
| SPAIN | 3,264 |
| CHINA | 1,808 |
| ITALY | 1,208 |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | 1,023 |
| GUATEMALA | 987 |
| COLUMBIA | 562 |
| LAO | 521 |
| BELGIUM | 464 |
| COSTA RICA | 438 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | 9,153 |
| MIAMI, FL | 3,834 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 3,443 |
| SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO | 1,534 |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | 1,410 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 780 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 503 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 480 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 452 |
| WEST PALM BEACH, FL | 283 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 290243 — Xylenes, p-Xylene. 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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Frequently asked questions about importing Xylenes, p-Xylene
Who imports Xylenes, p-Xylene (HS 290243)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Xylenes, p-Xylene include VOLKSWAGEN ARGENTINA S A, VOLKSWAGEN DO BRASIL INDUSTRIA DE VEICULOS AUTOMOTORES LTDA, K RAIN MANUFACTURING CORP, CUPID FOUNDATIONS INC, and VOLKSWAGEN ARGENTINA SA.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Xylenes, p-Xylene?
VOLKSWAGEN ARGENTINA S A is the largest U.S. importer of Xylenes, p-Xylene (HS 290243), with 431 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Xylenes, p-Xylene?
Leading suppliers shipping Xylenes, p-Xylene (HS 290243) to the U.S. include VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO S A DE C V, VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV, C & S INDUSTRIES, RICHEL GROUP, and GIVAUDAN DE MEXICO SA DE CV.
How many U.S. shipments of Xylenes, p-Xylene are there?
ImportDoor has 23,635 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 290243, spanning Jun 2018 to Aug 2026.
Where is Xylenes, p-Xylene imported from?
Xylenes, p-Xylene is imported into the U.S. primarily from MEXICO, SPAIN, and CHINA.
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