Printing ink, black (HS 321511)
Printing ink, black (HS 321511) has 37,485 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Sep 2018 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Printing ink, black is IKEA SUPPLY AG, with 722 shipments, followed by HUBERGROUP USA INC and MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORP. The leading supplier is U FREIGHT, with 1,308 shipments, followed by HUBERGROUP and MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORP. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and VIET NAM, arriving primarily at LOS ANGELES, CA. 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/321511-printing-ink-black
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Printing ink, black (HS 321511), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is HUBERGROUP → HUBERGROUP USA INC with 530 shipments, followed by MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORP → MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORP (475) and HUBERGROUP → HUBERGROUP (173).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| IKEA SUPPLY AG | 722 |
| HUBERGROUP USA INC | 536 |
| MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORP | 475 |
| ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD | 370 |
| FLINT CPS INKS NORTH AMERICA LLC | 305 |
| VENATOR AMERICAS LLC | 282 |
| VARIDESK LLC | 277 |
| T&K TOKA USA | 212 |
| PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA INC | 183 |
| COMPASS HEALTH BRANDS | 168 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| U FREIGHT | 1,308 |
| HUBERGROUP | 813 |
| MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORP | 492 |
| XIUQUE KE | 411 |
| MOODI A2 | 388 |
| ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD | 373 |
| VENATOR PIGMENTS SRL | 319 |
| DIC FINE CHEMICALS PVT LTD | 308 |
| T&K TOKA CO LTD | 302 |
| WANG ZHANG JIANG FIRST | 289 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 15,760 |
| VIET NAM | 2,498 |
| GERMANY | 1,669 |
| INDIA | 1,569 |
| HONG KONG | 1,441 |
| JAPAN | 1,350 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 1,332 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 1,041 |
| TAIWAN | 932 |
| BELGIUM | 846 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 8,978 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 5,986 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 5,692 |
| TACOMA, WA | 2,444 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 1,898 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 1,825 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 1,728 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 1,463 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 1,449 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 1,210 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 321511 — Printing ink, black. 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 3215
Other six-digit codes in HS 3215: Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks, whether or not concentrated or solid, with their U.S. import volume.
| Product (HS code) | Shipments |
|---|---|
| Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks, whether or not concentrated or solid, other (321590) | 22,626 |
| Printing ink, other (321519) | 2,876 |
Frequently asked questions about importing Printing ink, black
Who imports Printing ink, black (HS 321511)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Printing ink, black include IKEA SUPPLY AG, HUBERGROUP USA INC, MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORP, ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD, and FLINT CPS INKS NORTH AMERICA LLC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Printing ink, black?
IKEA SUPPLY AG is the largest U.S. importer of Printing ink, black (HS 321511), with 722 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Printing ink, black?
Leading suppliers shipping Printing ink, black (HS 321511) to the U.S. include U FREIGHT, HUBERGROUP, MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORP, XIUQUE KE, and MOODI A2.
How many U.S. shipments of Printing ink, black are there?
ImportDoor has 37,485 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 321511, spanning Sep 2018 to Aug 2026.
Where is Printing ink, black imported from?
Printing ink, black is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, VIET NAM, and GERMANY.
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