Pigments and preparations based thereon (HS 320417)
Pigments and preparations based thereon (HS 320417) has 33,093 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jun 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Pigments and preparations based thereon is DOLE FRESH FRUIT COMPANY, with 4,493 shipments, followed by CATHAY INDUSTRIES USA INC and OXERRA AMERICAS INC. The leading supplier is HUTAI PIGMENT SHANGHAI CO LTD, with 1,656 shipments, followed by UNION DE BANANEROS ECUATORIANOS S A and OXERRA ASIA PACIFIC PTE. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and INDIA, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. 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/320417-pigments-and-preparations-based-thereon
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Pigments and preparations based thereon (HS 320417), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is UNION DE BANANEROS ECUATORIANOS S A → DOLE FRESH FRUIT COMPANY with 1,016 shipments, followed by HUTAI PIGMENT SHANGHAI CO LTD → CATHAY INDUSTRIES USA INC (1,005) and OXERRA ASIA PACIFIC PTE → OXERRA AMERICAS INC (684).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| DOLE FRESH FRUIT COMPANY | 4,493 |
| CATHAY INDUSTRIES USA INC | 1,415 |
| OXERRA AMERICAS INC | 1,112 |
| HEUBACH COLORANTS USA LLC | 761 |
| SUDARSHAN NORTH AMERICA INC | 538 |
| SUN CHEMICAL CORP | 418 |
| GW TECHNOLOGY INC | 365 |
| BYK USA INC | 346 |
| KUNCAI AMERICAS LLC | 274 |
| BASF COLORS & EFFECTS USA LLC | 252 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HUTAI PIGMENT SHANGHAI CO LTD | 1,656 |
| UNION DE BANANEROS ECUATORIANOS S A | 1,016 |
| OXERRA ASIA PACIFIC PTE | 725 |
| ASOCIACION DE AGRICULTORES BANANERO | 667 |
| BANANERA TEPEYAC S A | 660 |
| SUDARSHAN CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES LTD | 544 |
| HEUBACH HOLDING SWITZERLAND AG | 421 |
| BYK CHEMIE GMBH | 346 |
| STANDARD FRUIT COMPANY | 291 |
| HEUBACH COLOUR PVT LTD | 232 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 10,851 |
| INDIA | 4,898 |
| ECUADOR | 2,253 |
| GERMANY | 1,392 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 1,106 |
| GUATEMALA | 963 |
| INDONESIA | 794 |
| BELGIUM | 775 |
| HONDURAS | 714 |
| JAPAN | 664 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 6,240 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 4,724 |
| SAN DIEGO, CA | 3,686 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 3,379 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 2,574 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 2,246 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 1,702 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 1,236 |
| TACOMA, WA | 1,151 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 852 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 320417 — Pigments and preparations based thereon. 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 3204
Other six-digit codes in HS 3204: Synthetic organic coloring matter, whether or not chemically defined, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Pigments and preparations based thereon
Who imports Pigments and preparations based thereon (HS 320417)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Pigments and preparations based thereon include DOLE FRESH FRUIT COMPANY, CATHAY INDUSTRIES USA INC, OXERRA AMERICAS INC, HEUBACH COLORANTS USA LLC, and SUDARSHAN NORTH AMERICA INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Pigments and preparations based thereon?
DOLE FRESH FRUIT COMPANY is the largest U.S. importer of Pigments and preparations based thereon (HS 320417), with 4,493 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Pigments and preparations based thereon?
Leading suppliers shipping Pigments and preparations based thereon (HS 320417) to the U.S. include HUTAI PIGMENT SHANGHAI CO LTD, UNION DE BANANEROS ECUATORIANOS S A, OXERRA ASIA PACIFIC PTE, ASOCIACION DE AGRICULTORES BANANERO, and BANANERA TEPEYAC S A.
How many U.S. shipments of Pigments and preparations based thereon are there?
ImportDoor has 33,093 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 320417, spanning Jun 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is Pigments and preparations based thereon imported from?
Pigments and preparations based thereon is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, INDIA, and ECUADOR.
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