Poly(vinyl alcohol), whether or not containing unhydrolyzed acetate groups (HS 390530)
Poly(vinyl alcohol), whether or not containing unhydrolyzed acetate groups (HS 390530) has 1,923 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Dec 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Poly(vinyl alcohol), whether or not containing unhydrolyzed acetate groups is MONOSOL LLC, with 323 shipments, followed by SHINTECH INC and CATERPILLAR INC. The leading supplier is SHIN ETSU CHEMICAL CO LTD, with 360 shipments, followed by KURARAY EUROPE GMBH and ASIATRAK TIANJIN LTD. Goods originate mainly from JAPAN and CHINA, 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/390530-poly-vinyl-alcohol-whether-or-not-containing-unhydrolyzed-acetate-groups
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Poly(vinyl alcohol), whether or not containing unhydrolyzed acetate groups (HS 390530), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is SHIN ETSU CHEMICAL CO LTD → SHINTECH INC with 258 shipments, followed by KURARAY EUROPE GMBH → MONOSOL LLC (242) and ASIATRAK TIANJIN LTD → CATERPILLAR INC (192).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| MONOSOL LLC | 323 |
| SHINTECH INC | 260 |
| CATERPILLAR INC | 193 |
| KURARAY AMERICA INC | 132 |
| SHINTECH LO USA NA LLC | 118 |
| COLORCON INC | 101 |
| NOURYON CHEMICALS LLC | 95 |
| STOROPACK INC | 39 |
| MEXICHEM RESINAS VINILICAS SA DE CV | 38 |
| FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP | 37 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SHIN ETSU CHEMICAL CO LTD | 360 |
| KURARAY EUROPE GMBH | 253 |
| ASIATRAK TIANJIN LTD | 244 |
| NOURYON FUNCTIONAL CHEMICALS B V | 157 |
| KURARAY CO LTD | 127 |
| KURARAY ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD | 117 |
| MARUBENI PLAX CORP | 105 |
| SYNTHOMER UK LIMITED | 56 |
| CHANG CHUN PETROCHEMICAL CO LTD | 41 |
| LOICK TRADE GMBH | 39 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| JAPAN | 679 |
| CHINA | 319 |
| BELGIUM | 263 |
| ITALY | 172 |
| SINGAPORE | 120 |
| GERMANY | 89 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 61 |
| TAIWAN | 54 |
| SPAIN | 53 |
| NETHERLANDS ANTILLES | 19 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 392 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 299 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 283 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 271 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 123 |
| MIAMI, FL | 93 |
| TACOMA, WA | 77 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 66 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 66 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 57 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 390530 — Poly(vinyl alcohol), whether or not containing unhydrolyzed acetate groups. 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 3905
Other six-digit codes in HS 3905: Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Poly(vinyl alcohol), whether or not containing unhydrolyzed acetate groups
Who imports Poly(vinyl alcohol), whether or not containing unhydrolyzed acetate groups (HS 390530)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Poly(vinyl alcohol), whether or not containing unhydrolyzed acetate groups include MONOSOL LLC, SHINTECH INC, CATERPILLAR INC, KURARAY AMERICA INC, and SHINTECH LO USA NA LLC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Poly(vinyl alcohol), whether or not containing unhydrolyzed acetate groups?
MONOSOL LLC is the largest U.S. importer of Poly(vinyl alcohol), whether or not containing unhydrolyzed acetate groups (HS 390530), with 323 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Poly(vinyl alcohol), whether or not containing unhydrolyzed acetate groups?
Leading suppliers shipping Poly(vinyl alcohol), whether or not containing unhydrolyzed acetate groups (HS 390530) to the U.S. include SHIN ETSU CHEMICAL CO LTD, KURARAY EUROPE GMBH, ASIATRAK TIANJIN LTD, NOURYON FUNCTIONAL CHEMICALS B V, and KURARAY CO LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Poly(vinyl alcohol), whether or not containing unhydrolyzed acetate groups are there?
ImportDoor has 1,923 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 390530, spanning Dec 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is Poly(vinyl alcohol), whether or not containing unhydrolyzed acetate groups imported from?
Poly(vinyl alcohol), whether or not containing unhydrolyzed acetate groups is imported into the U.S. primarily from JAPAN, CHINA, and BELGIUM.
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