Preparations for permanent waving or straightening (HS 330520)
Preparations for permanent waving or straightening (HS 330520) has 1,624 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jun 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Preparations for permanent waving or straightening is STARBRANDS USA CORP, with 61 shipments, followed by TECHNIKS LLC and KEUNE HAIRCOSMETICS USA INC. The leading supplier is PLUS COSMETICA S A, with 66 shipments, followed by EARTH CHAIN ENTERPRISE CO LTD and CLARIANT PLASTICS & COATINGS MEXICO. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and REPUBLIC OF KOREA, arriving primarily at LONG BEACH, 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 June 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Preparations for permanent waving or straightening (HS 330520), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is PLUS COSMETICA S A → STARBRANDS USA CORP with 60 shipments, followed by EARTH CHAIN ENTERPRISE CO LTD → TECHNIKS LLC (46) and KEUNE HAIRCOSMETICS B V → KEUNE HAIRCOSMETICS USA INC (39).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| STARBRANDS USA CORP | 61 |
| TECHNIKS LLC | 45 |
| KEUNE HAIRCOSMETICS USA INC | 39 |
| HEUBACH COLORANTS USA LLC | 38 |
| CXSS TRADE INC | 31 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| PLUS COSMETICA S A | 66 |
| EARTH CHAIN ENTERPRISE CO LTD | 46 |
| CLARIANT PLASTICS & COATINGS MEXICO | 44 |
| KEUNE HAIRCOSMETICS B V | 39 |
| UBRAND TIANJIN TECHNOLOGY CO LT | 27 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 894 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 168 |
| TAIWAN | 74 |
| MEXICO | 73 |
| LAO | 66 |
| GERMANY | 55 |
| NETHERLANDS ANTILLES | 40 |
| ITALY | 31 |
| JAPAN | 31 |
| BELGIUM | 19 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LONG BEACH, CA | 429 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 302 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 245 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 110 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 100 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 78 |
| MIAMI, FL | 75 |
| TACOMA, WA | 72 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 42 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 30 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 330520 — Preparations for permanent waving or straightening. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
Frequently asked questions about importing Preparations for permanent waving or straightening
Who imports Preparations for permanent waving or straightening (HS 330520)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Preparations for permanent waving or straightening include STARBRANDS USA CORP, TECHNIKS LLC, KEUNE HAIRCOSMETICS USA INC, HEUBACH COLORANTS USA LLC, and CXSS TRADE INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Preparations for permanent waving or straightening?
STARBRANDS USA CORP is the largest U.S. importer of Preparations for permanent waving or straightening (HS 330520), with 61 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Preparations for permanent waving or straightening?
Leading suppliers shipping Preparations for permanent waving or straightening (HS 330520) to the U.S. include PLUS COSMETICA S A, EARTH CHAIN ENTERPRISE CO LTD, CLARIANT PLASTICS & COATINGS MEXICO, KEUNE HAIRCOSMETICS B V, and UBRAND TIANJIN TECHNOLOGY CO LT.
How many U.S. shipments of Preparations for permanent waving or straightening are there?
ImportDoor has 1,624 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 330520, spanning Jan 2020 to Jun 2026.
Where is Preparations for permanent waving or straightening imported from?
Preparations for permanent waving or straightening is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, REPUBLIC OF KOREA, and TAIWAN.
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