Artificial waxes and prepared waxes of poly(oxyethylene) (polyethylene glycol) (HS 340420)
Artificial waxes and prepared waxes of poly(oxyethylene) (polyethylene glycol) (HS 340420) has 2,168 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Artificial waxes and prepared waxes of poly(oxyethylene) (polyethylene glycol) is SIKA CORP, with 124 shipments, followed by NIPPON SHOKUBAI AMERICA INDUSTRIES and BASF S/A. The leading supplier is POLIOLES SA, with 109 shipments, followed by AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED and TSUKASA PETCO CORP. Goods originate mainly from REPUBLIC OF KOREA and CHINA, 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/340420-artificial-waxes-and-prepared-waxes-of-poly-oxyethylene-polyethylene-glycol
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Artificial waxes and prepared waxes of poly(oxyethylene) (polyethylene glycol) (HS 340420), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is POLIOLES SA → BASF S/A with 76 shipments, followed by PERRON RIGOT → PERRON RIGOT INC (69) and TSUKASA PETCO CORP → OCEAN BLUE EXPRESS INC (65).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SIKA CORP | 124 |
| NIPPON SHOKUBAI AMERICA INDUSTRIES | 104 |
| BASF S/A | 98 |
| PERRON RIGOT INC | 69 |
| OCEAN BLUE EXPRESS INC | 65 |
| CAMBER CONSUMER CARE INC | 61 |
| INEOS LLC | 47 |
| ICS INTEGRATED COMMERCIALIZATION SO | 44 |
| HAMPTON PHARMA LLC | 39 |
| SCHWAN COSMETICS USA INC | 33 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| POLIOLES SA | 109 |
| AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED | 75 |
| TSUKASA PETCO CORP | 73 |
| PERRON RIGOT | 69 |
| INEOS EUROPE AG DIVISION OXIDE | 68 |
| POLIOLES SA DE CV | 65 |
| ANNORA PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED | 58 |
| NIPPON SHOKUBAI KOREA CO LTD | 55 |
| VIFOR INTERNATIONAL AG | 54 |
| AVESTA PHARMA PVT LTD | 48 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 393 |
| CHINA | 291 |
| MEXICO | 256 |
| BELGIUM | 202 |
| INDIA | 202 |
| JAPAN | 149 |
| GERMANY | 146 |
| ITALY | 97 |
| SPAIN | 79 |
| FRANCE | 75 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | 590 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 466 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 226 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 193 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 126 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 105 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 85 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 76 |
| TACOMA, WA | 60 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 59 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 340420 — Artificial waxes and prepared waxes of poly(oxyethylene) (polyethylene glycol). 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 3404
Other six-digit codes in HS 3404: Artificial waxes and prepared waxes, with their U.S. import volume.
| Product (HS code) | Shipments |
|---|---|
| Artificial waxes and prepared waxes, other (340490) | 4,847 |
Frequently asked questions about importing Artificial waxes and prepared waxes of poly(oxyethylene) (polyethylene glycol)
Who imports Artificial waxes and prepared waxes of poly(oxyethylene) (polyethylene glycol) (HS 340420)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Artificial waxes and prepared waxes of poly(oxyethylene) (polyethylene glycol) include SIKA CORP, NIPPON SHOKUBAI AMERICA INDUSTRIES, BASF S/A, PERRON RIGOT INC, and OCEAN BLUE EXPRESS INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Artificial waxes and prepared waxes of poly(oxyethylene) (polyethylene glycol)?
SIKA CORP is the largest U.S. importer of Artificial waxes and prepared waxes of poly(oxyethylene) (polyethylene glycol) (HS 340420), with 124 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Artificial waxes and prepared waxes of poly(oxyethylene) (polyethylene glycol)?
Leading suppliers shipping Artificial waxes and prepared waxes of poly(oxyethylene) (polyethylene glycol) (HS 340420) to the U.S. include POLIOLES SA, AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED, TSUKASA PETCO CORP, PERRON RIGOT, and INEOS EUROPE AG DIVISION OXIDE.
How many U.S. shipments of Artificial waxes and prepared waxes of poly(oxyethylene) (polyethylene glycol) are there?
ImportDoor has 2,168 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 340420, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Artificial waxes and prepared waxes of poly(oxyethylene) (polyethylene glycol) imported from?
Artificial waxes and prepared waxes of poly(oxyethylene) (polyethylene glycol) is imported into the U.S. primarily from REPUBLIC OF KOREA, CHINA, and MEXICO.
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