Linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acids and their salts (HS 340231)
Linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acids and their salts (HS 340231) has 682 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Sep 2021 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acids and their salts is AMERICAN METALS & CHEMICAL CORP, with 100 shipments, followed by INNOSPEC ACTIVE CHEMICALS LLC and AMERICAN METALS AND CHEMICAL CORP. The leading supplier is SAI FERTILIZERS & PHOSPHATES PVT, with 91 shipments, followed by SAI FERTILIZERS & PHOSPHATES PRIVAT PLOT and MIWON CHEMICALS CO LTD. Goods originate mainly from INDIA and SPAIN, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. Import volume has held steady 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/340231-linear-alkylbenzene-sulfonic-acids-and-their-salts
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acids and their salts (HS 340231), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is SAI FERTILIZERS & PHOSPHATES PVT → AMERICAN METALS & CHEMICAL CORP with 64 shipments, followed by SAI FERTILIZERS & PHOSPHATES PRIVAT PLOT → AMERICAN METALS AND CHEMICAL CORP (44) and CEPSA QUIMICA S A → PRODUCTOS QUIMICOS PANAMERICANOS (14).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| AMERICAN METALS & CHEMICAL CORP | 100 |
| INNOSPEC ACTIVE CHEMICALS LLC | 74 |
| AMERICAN METALS AND CHEMICAL CORP | 49 |
| PRODUCTOS QUIMICOS PANAMERICANOS | 28 |
| UNILEVER EL SALVADOR SCC S A | 18 |
| ANNA WASSERMAN PTA PC | 12 |
| BARENTZ CANADA ULC | 12 |
| AMERICAN METALS & CHEMICALS CO | 11 |
| HARCROS CHEMICALS INC | 10 |
| ATLANTIS AMERICAS CORP | 8 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SAI FERTILIZERS & PHOSPHATES PVT | 91 |
| SAI FERTILIZERS & PHOSPHATES PRIVAT PLOT | 59 |
| MIWON CHEMICALS CO LTD | 43 |
| CEPSA QUIMICA S A | 36 |
| CEPSA QUIMICA SA | 29 |
| A R STANCHEM PVT LTD | 26 |
| SAI FERTILIZERS & PHOSPHATES PVT LTD | 26 |
| INNOSPEC PERF CHEMICALS EUROPE LTD | 23 |
| INNOSPEC PERFORMANCE CHEMICALS EUROPE LTD | 22 |
| INNOSPEC LIMITED | 20 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| INDIA | 204 |
| SPAIN | 113 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 84 |
| ITALY | 76 |
| PAKISTAN | 57 |
| SAUDI ARABIA | 20 |
| BELGIUM | 17 |
| CHINA | 11 |
| FRANCE | 10 |
| SRI LANKA | 10 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 266 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 164 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 49 |
| SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO | 47 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 37 |
| MIAMI, FL | 19 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 18 |
| EVERETT, WA | 18 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 14 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 12 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 340231 — Linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acids and their salts. 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 Linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acids and their salts
Who imports Linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acids and their salts (HS 340231)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acids and their salts include AMERICAN METALS & CHEMICAL CORP, INNOSPEC ACTIVE CHEMICALS LLC, AMERICAN METALS AND CHEMICAL CORP, PRODUCTOS QUIMICOS PANAMERICANOS, and UNILEVER EL SALVADOR SCC S A.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acids and their salts?
AMERICAN METALS & CHEMICAL CORP is the largest U.S. importer of Linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acids and their salts (HS 340231), with 100 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acids and their salts?
Leading suppliers shipping Linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acids and their salts (HS 340231) to the U.S. include SAI FERTILIZERS & PHOSPHATES PVT, SAI FERTILIZERS & PHOSPHATES PRIVAT PLOT, MIWON CHEMICALS CO LTD, CEPSA QUIMICA S A, and CEPSA QUIMICA SA.
How many U.S. shipments of Linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acids and their salts are there?
ImportDoor has 682 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 340231, spanning Sep 2021 to Aug 2026.
Where is Linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acids and their salts imported from?
Linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acids and their salts is imported into the U.S. primarily from INDIA, SPAIN, and REPUBLIC OF KOREA.
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