Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts (HS 391231)
Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts (HS 391231) has 72,522 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Nov 2018 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts is LG ELECTRONICS USA, with 365 shipments, followed by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC and LG ELECTRONICS ALABAMA INC. The leading supplier is HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA, with 28,206 shipments, followed by ZOUJUN and FANYF. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and REPUBLIC OF KOREA, arriving primarily at LONG BEACH, CA. 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/391231-carboxymethylcellulose-and-its-salts
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Open in dashboardShipments by month (last 24 months)
Only 946 of 72,522 records fall in the last 12 months; most were filed between Dec 2021 and Apr 2025.
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts (HS 391231), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is FANYF → SAIYUN DONG with 28 shipments, followed by FANYF → CUITING LI (23) and FANYF → YANLU YU (20).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LG ELECTRONICS USA | 365 |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC | 339 |
| LG ELECTRONICS ALABAMA INC | 284 |
| NOURYON FUNCTIONAL CHEMICALS LLC | 277 |
| MUSH | 209 |
| ASHLAND SPECIALTY INGREDIENTS GP | 198 |
| DAISO CALIFORNIA LLC | 177 |
| TIDE INTERNATIONAL USA INC | 157 |
| DANISCO USA INC | 125 |
| NUTRITION & BIOSCIENCES USA 1 LLC | 110 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA | 28,206 |
| ZOUJUN | 9,313 |
| FANYF | 6,250 |
| DUAN X | 4,953 |
| YANWEN | 2,708 |
| FLYTE EXPRESS | 2,383 |
| CHEN LI MEI CONCENTRIC CIRCLE INDUSTRIAL PARK | 1,179 |
| MS HE | 1,081 |
| OH_AMI INC | 693 |
| WANGDONG | 469 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 61,289 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 2,056 |
| JAPAN | 2,004 |
| BRAZIL | 665 |
| BELGIUM | 526 |
| THAILAND | 521 |
| MEXICO | 454 |
| GERMANY | 453 |
| TURKEY | 415 |
| FINLAND | 371 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LONG BEACH, CA | 57,336 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 6,736 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 2,488 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 1,150 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 932 |
| TACOMA, WA | 637 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 605 |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | 311 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 270 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 265 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 391231 — Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts. 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 Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts
Who imports Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts (HS 391231)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts include LG ELECTRONICS USA, SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC, LG ELECTRONICS ALABAMA INC, NOURYON FUNCTIONAL CHEMICALS LLC, and MUSH.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts?
LG ELECTRONICS USA is the largest U.S. importer of Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts (HS 391231), with 365 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts?
Leading suppliers shipping Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts (HS 391231) to the U.S. include HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA, ZOUJUN, FANYF, DUAN X, and YANWEN.
How many U.S. shipments of Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts are there?
ImportDoor has 72,522 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 391231, spanning Nov 2018 to Aug 2026.
Where is Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts imported from?
Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, REPUBLIC OF KOREA, and JAPAN.
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