Poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (crude MDI, polymeric MDI) (HS 390931)
Poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (crude MDI, polymeric MDI) (HS 390931) has 497 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (crude MDI, polymeric MDI) is TOSOH SPECIALTY CHEMICALS USA INC, with 191 shipments, followed by POSCO INTERNATIONAL AMERICA CORP and ZINUS USA INC. The leading supplier is TOSOH CORP, with 191 shipments, followed by COVESTRO DEUTSCHLAND AG and POSCO INTERNATIONAL CORP. Goods originate mainly from JAPAN and CHINA, arriving primarily at NORFOLK, VA. Import volume has declined 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/390931-poly-methylene-phenyl-isocyanate-crude-mdi-polymeric-mdi
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (crude MDI, polymeric MDI) (HS 390931), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is TOSOH CORP → TOSOH SPECIALTY CHEMICALS USA INC with 191 shipments, followed by POSCO INTERNATIONAL CORP → POSCO INTERNATIONAL AMERICA CORP (20) and HENKEL GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN B V → HENKEL US OPERATIONS CORP (15).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| TOSOH SPECIALTY CHEMICALS USA INC | 191 |
| POSCO INTERNATIONAL AMERICA CORP | 21 |
| ZINUS USA INC | 17 |
| HENKEL US OPERATIONS CORP | 15 |
| COVESTRO LLC | 14 |
| HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC | 12 |
| DOW QUIMICA MEXICANA SA DE CV | 11 |
| BEYNON SPORTS SURFACES INC | 10 |
| JASPER PLASTICS SOLUTIONS | 7 |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS HOME APPLIANCES AMERICA LLC | 7 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| TOSOH CORP | 191 |
| COVESTRO DEUTSCHLAND AG | 23 |
| POSCO INTERNATIONAL CORP | 20 |
| HENKEL GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN B V | 16 |
| KUMHO MITSUI CHEMICALS INC | 15 |
| SK NETWORKS CO LTD | 11 |
| BASF POLYURETHANES GMBH | 8 |
| DOW QUIMICA MEXICANA SA DE CV | 8 |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD | 8 |
| DOW EUROPE GMBH C/O ROHM AND HAAS ITALIA SRL | 7 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| JAPAN | 145 |
| CHINA | 81 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 78 |
| GERMANY | 41 |
| BELGIUM | 39 |
| TURKEY | 23 |
| VIET NAM | 17 |
| ITALY | 14 |
| NETHERLANDS | 12 |
| SPAIN | 11 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NORFOLK, VA | 185 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 48 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 45 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 41 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 37 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 36 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 23 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 14 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 12 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 11 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 390931 — Poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (crude MDI, polymeric MDI). 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 Poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (crude MDI, polymeric MDI)
Who imports Poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (crude MDI, polymeric MDI) (HS 390931)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (crude MDI, polymeric MDI) include TOSOH SPECIALTY CHEMICALS USA INC, POSCO INTERNATIONAL AMERICA CORP, ZINUS USA INC, HENKEL US OPERATIONS CORP, and COVESTRO LLC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (crude MDI, polymeric MDI)?
TOSOH SPECIALTY CHEMICALS USA INC is the largest U.S. importer of Poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (crude MDI, polymeric MDI) (HS 390931), with 191 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (crude MDI, polymeric MDI)?
Leading suppliers shipping Poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (crude MDI, polymeric MDI) (HS 390931) to the U.S. include TOSOH CORP, COVESTRO DEUTSCHLAND AG, POSCO INTERNATIONAL CORP, HENKEL GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN B V, and KUMHO MITSUI CHEMICALS INC.
How many U.S. shipments of Poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (crude MDI, polymeric MDI) are there?
ImportDoor has 497 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 390931, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (crude MDI, polymeric MDI) imported from?
Poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (crude MDI, polymeric MDI) is imported into the U.S. primarily from JAPAN, CHINA, and REPUBLIC OF KOREA.
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