Artificial waxes and prepared waxes, other (HS 340490)
Artificial waxes and prepared waxes, other (HS 340490) has 4,847 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jun 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Artificial waxes and prepared waxes, other is RIKEN VITAMIN USA INC, with 823 shipments, followed by TRI K INDUSTRIES INC and ELEMENTIS SPECIALTIES INC. The leading supplier is RIKEVITA MALAYSIA SDN BHD, with 816 shipments, followed by GALAXY SURFACTANTS LTD and LUBRIZOL DEUTSCHLAND GMBH. Goods originate mainly from GERMANY and MALAYSIA, 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/340490-artificial-waxes-and-prepared-waxes-other
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Artificial waxes and prepared waxes, other (HS 340490), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is RIKEVITA MALAYSIA SDN BHD → RIKEN VITAMIN USA INC with 806 shipments, followed by GALAXY SURFACTANTS LTD → TRI K INDUSTRIES INC (195) and ARKEMA FRANCE → ARKEMA INC/COATINGS & RESINS (43).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| RIKEN VITAMIN USA INC | 823 |
| TRI K INDUSTRIES INC | 227 |
| ELEMENTIS SPECIALTIES INC | 108 |
| JOWAT CORP | 105 |
| KISER HARRISS CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTION | 97 |
| PERRON RIGOT INC | 83 |
| BYK USA INC | 77 |
| 3D SYSTEMS INC | 70 |
| BEIERSDORF MANUFACTURING MEXICO S A DE C V | 69 |
| DANISCO USA INC | 60 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| RIKEVITA MALAYSIA SDN BHD | 816 |
| GALAXY SURFACTANTS LTD | 199 |
| LUBRIZOL DEUTSCHLAND GMBH | 146 |
| GULBRANDSEN PRIVATE LIMITED | 120 |
| ARKEMA FRANCE | 117 |
| CLARIANT INTERNATIONAL AG | 115 |
| INNOSPEC LEUNA GMBH | 111 |
| DEUCHEM CO LTD | 107 |
| YASUHARA CHEMICAL CO LTD | 103 |
| GODREJ INDUSTRIES LTD | 85 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GERMANY | 1,105 |
| MALAYSIA | 887 |
| INDIA | 540 |
| FRANCE | 228 |
| JAPAN | 209 |
| BELGIUM | 206 |
| CHINA | 151 |
| ITALY | 151 |
| TAIWAN | 144 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 124 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,543 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 772 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 540 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 364 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 323 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 299 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 259 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 151 |
| MIAMI, FL | 89 |
| TACOMA, WA | 86 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 340490 — Artificial waxes and prepared waxes, other. 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 of poly(oxyethylene) (polyethylene glycol) (340420) | 2,168 |
Frequently asked questions about importing Artificial waxes and prepared waxes, other
Who imports Artificial waxes and prepared waxes, other (HS 340490)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Artificial waxes and prepared waxes, other include RIKEN VITAMIN USA INC, TRI K INDUSTRIES INC, ELEMENTIS SPECIALTIES INC, JOWAT CORP, and KISER HARRISS CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTION.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Artificial waxes and prepared waxes, other?
RIKEN VITAMIN USA INC is the largest U.S. importer of Artificial waxes and prepared waxes, other (HS 340490), with 823 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Artificial waxes and prepared waxes, other?
Leading suppliers shipping Artificial waxes and prepared waxes, other (HS 340490) to the U.S. include RIKEVITA MALAYSIA SDN BHD, GALAXY SURFACTANTS LTD, LUBRIZOL DEUTSCHLAND GMBH, GULBRANDSEN PRIVATE LIMITED, and ARKEMA FRANCE.
How many U.S. shipments of Artificial waxes and prepared waxes, other are there?
ImportDoor has 4,847 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 340490, spanning Jun 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is Artificial waxes and prepared waxes, other imported from?
Artificial waxes and prepared waxes, other is imported into the U.S. primarily from GERMANY, MALAYSIA, and INDIA.
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