Cellulose nitrates (including collodions) (HS 391220)
Cellulose nitrates (including collodions) (HS 391220) has 3,286 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Cellulose nitrates (including collodions) is SPONGEZZ INC, with 142 shipments, followed by NITRO QUIMICA CORP and NUTRITION & BIOSCIENCES USA 1 LLC. The leading supplier is CIA NITRO QUIMICA BRASILEIRA, with 491 shipments, followed by NUTRITION & BIOSCIENCES and NINGBO NECO SPONGE TECHNOLOGY CO. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and GERMANY, arriving primarily at HOUSTON, TX. 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/391220-cellulose-nitrates-including-collodions
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Cellulose nitrates (including collodions) (HS 391220), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is NINGBO NECO SPONGE TECHNOLOGY CO → SPONGEZZ INC with 140 shipments, followed by CIA NITRO QUIMICA BRASILEIRA → NITRO QUIMICA CORP (119) and NUTRITION & BIOSCIENCES → NUTRITION & BIOSCIENCES USA 1 LLC (110).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SPONGEZZ INC | 142 |
| NITRO QUIMICA CORP | 120 |
| NUTRITION & BIOSCIENCES USA 1 LLC | 119 |
| THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY | 112 |
| YANGTSE PETROLEUM & CHEMICALS LLC | 111 |
| THE SHERWIN WILLIAMS COMPANY INC | 106 |
| J RETTENMAIER & SOHNE GMBH CO | 102 |
| DDP SPECIALTY ELECTRONIC MATERIALS US INC | 94 |
| SD HEAD USA LLC | 94 |
| VAN BRUNT WAREHOUSE | 82 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CIA NITRO QUIMICA BRASILEIRA | 491 |
| NUTRITION & BIOSCIENCES | 292 |
| NINGBO NECO SPONGE TECHNOLOGY CO | 211 |
| DERIVADOS MACROQUIMICOS S A DE C V | 165 |
| DOW EUROPE GMBH | 165 |
| SHANGHAI WEI LING TRADE CO LTD | 156 |
| SPECIALTY ELECTRONIC MATERIALS | 124 |
| NOBEL NC CO LTD | 100 |
| SHANDONG HEAD CO LTD | 80 |
| T N C INDUSTRIAL CO LTD | 77 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 1,009 |
| GERMANY | 640 |
| BRAZIL | 525 |
| MEXICO | 189 |
| THAILAND | 151 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 120 |
| BELGIUM | 106 |
| TAIWAN | 88 |
| TURKEY | 76 |
| NICARAGUA | 55 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | 548 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 507 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 461 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 325 |
| TACOMA, WA | 282 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 274 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 245 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 129 |
| JACKSONVILLE, FL | 98 |
| MIAMI, FL | 86 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 391220 — Cellulose nitrates (including collodions). 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 3912
Other six-digit codes in HS 3912: Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Cellulose nitrates (including collodions)
Who imports Cellulose nitrates (including collodions) (HS 391220)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Cellulose nitrates (including collodions) include SPONGEZZ INC, NITRO QUIMICA CORP, NUTRITION & BIOSCIENCES USA 1 LLC, THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY, and YANGTSE PETROLEUM & CHEMICALS LLC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Cellulose nitrates (including collodions)?
SPONGEZZ INC is the largest U.S. importer of Cellulose nitrates (including collodions) (HS 391220), with 142 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Cellulose nitrates (including collodions)?
Leading suppliers shipping Cellulose nitrates (including collodions) (HS 391220) to the U.S. include CIA NITRO QUIMICA BRASILEIRA, NUTRITION & BIOSCIENCES, NINGBO NECO SPONGE TECHNOLOGY CO, DERIVADOS MACROQUIMICOS S A DE C V, and DOW EUROPE GMBH.
How many U.S. shipments of Cellulose nitrates (including collodions) are there?
ImportDoor has 3,286 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 391220, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Cellulose nitrates (including collodions) imported from?
Cellulose nitrates (including collodions) is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, GERMANY, and BRAZIL.
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