Cellulose ethers, other (HS 391239)
Cellulose ethers, other (HS 391239) has 6,742 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Nov 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Cellulose ethers, other is THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY, with 2,443 shipments, followed by SE TYLOSE USA INC and AMERCHOL CORP. The leading supplier is DOW EUROPE GMBH, with 2,986 shipments, followed by SE TYLOSE GMBH & CO and SHIN ETSU CHEMICAL CO LTD. Goods originate mainly from GERMANY and BELGIUM, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. 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/391239-cellulose-ethers-other
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Cellulose ethers, other (HS 391239), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is DOW EUROPE GMBH → THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY with 2,104 shipments, followed by SE TYLOSE GMBH & CO → SE TYLOSE USA INC (395) and DOW EUROPE GMBH → AMERCHOL CORP (331).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY | 2,443 |
| SE TYLOSE USA INC | 615 |
| AMERCHOL CORP | 357 |
| UNION CARBIDE CORP | 254 |
| ASHLAND SPECIALTY INGREDIENTS GP | 209 |
| NUTRITION & BIOSCIENCES USA 1 LLC | 180 |
| SHINTECH INC | 143 |
| ASHLAND SPECIALTY INGREDIENTS | 109 |
| AXIS WAREHOUSE | 75 |
| COLORCON INC | 64 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| DOW EUROPE GMBH | 2,986 |
| SE TYLOSE GMBH & CO | 833 |
| SHIN ETSU CHEMICAL CO LTD | 505 |
| NOURYON FUNCTIONAL CHEMICALS AB | 410 |
| ASHLAND INDUSTRIES EUROPE GMBH | 386 |
| DOW DEUTSCHLAND ANLAGEN GMBH | 296 |
| NUTRITION & BIOSCIENCES | 233 |
| SE TYLOSE GMBH CO | 136 |
| DOW EUROPE GMBH C/O PAPE GMBH & CO | 85 |
| NIPPON SODA CO LTD | 71 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GERMANY | 3,243 |
| BELGIUM | 1,563 |
| JAPAN | 513 |
| SWEDEN | 450 |
| NETHERLANDS | 176 |
| CHINA | 147 |
| NETHERLANDS ANTILLES | 81 |
| YEMEN | 68 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 59 |
| MEXICO | 56 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,775 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 871 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 700 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 663 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 476 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 466 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 384 |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | 207 |
| WILMINGTON, NC | 187 |
| CHESTER, PA | 141 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 391239 — Cellulose ethers, 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 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 ethers, other
Who imports Cellulose ethers, other (HS 391239)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Cellulose ethers, other include THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY, SE TYLOSE USA INC, AMERCHOL CORP, UNION CARBIDE CORP, and ASHLAND SPECIALTY INGREDIENTS GP.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Cellulose ethers, other?
THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY is the largest U.S. importer of Cellulose ethers, other (HS 391239), with 2,443 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Cellulose ethers, other?
Leading suppliers shipping Cellulose ethers, other (HS 391239) to the U.S. include DOW EUROPE GMBH, SE TYLOSE GMBH & CO, SHIN ETSU CHEMICAL CO LTD, NOURYON FUNCTIONAL CHEMICALS AB, and ASHLAND INDUSTRIES EUROPE GMBH.
How many U.S. shipments of Cellulose ethers, other are there?
ImportDoor has 6,742 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 391239, spanning Nov 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is Cellulose ethers, other imported from?
Cellulose ethers, other is imported into the U.S. primarily from GERMANY, BELGIUM, and JAPAN.
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