Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic plastics materials (HS 391710)
Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic plastics materials (HS 391710) has 7,941 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic plastics materials is VISCOFAN USA INC, with 1,029 shipments, followed by VISKOTEEPAK LLC and CASINGS USA LLC. The leading supplier is VISCOFAN CZ S R O, with 870 shipments, followed by DEVRO S R O and ASAHI YOKO CO LTD. Goods originate mainly from GERMANY 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/391710-artificial-guts-sausage-casings-of-hardened-protein-or-of-cellulosic-plastics-materials
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic plastics materials (HS 391710), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is VISCOFAN CZ S R O → VISCOFAN USA INC with 841 shipments, followed by DEVRO S R O → DEVRO INC (239) and VISKOTEEPAK S R O → VISKOTEEPAK LLC (213).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| VISCOFAN USA INC | 1,029 |
| VISKOTEEPAK LLC | 526 |
| CASINGS USA LLC | 353 |
| DEVRO INC | 298 |
| KALLE USA LLC | 260 |
| UNITED SUPPLY GROUP LLC | 199 |
| SUHEUNG AMERICA CORP | 191 |
| QUALITY INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY LLC | 141 |
| CORPORATE TIRE LLC | 138 |
| M PET GROUP | 134 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| VISCOFAN CZ S R O | 870 |
| DEVRO S R O | 390 |
| ASAHI YOKO CO LTD | 380 |
| VISKOTEEPAK S R O | 325 |
| NIPPI INCORPORATED | 262 |
| USED TYRES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 260 |
| KALLE GMBH | 236 |
| GELTECH CO LTD | 201 |
| VISKASE DEL NORTE SA CV | 149 |
| TOY S CAN SAS | 126 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GERMANY | 1,534 |
| CHINA | 1,197 |
| JAPAN | 1,085 |
| AUSTRALIA | 704 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 459 |
| MEXICO | 403 |
| FRANCE | 348 |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | 342 |
| SPAIN | 278 |
| BELGIUM | 207 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 1,145 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,067 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 1,058 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 998 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 849 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 725 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 693 |
| MIAMI, FL | 280 |
| TACOMA, WA | 234 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 187 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 391710 — Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic plastics materials. 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 3917
Other six-digit codes in HS 3917: Tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings therefor (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic plastics materials
Who imports Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic plastics materials (HS 391710)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic plastics materials include VISCOFAN USA INC, VISKOTEEPAK LLC, CASINGS USA LLC, DEVRO INC, and KALLE USA LLC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic plastics materials?
VISCOFAN USA INC is the largest U.S. importer of Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic plastics materials (HS 391710), with 1,029 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic plastics materials?
Leading suppliers shipping Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic plastics materials (HS 391710) to the U.S. include VISCOFAN CZ S R O, DEVRO S R O, ASAHI YOKO CO LTD, VISKOTEEPAK S R O, and NIPPI INCORPORATED.
How many U.S. shipments of Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic plastics materials are there?
ImportDoor has 7,941 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 391710, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic plastics materials imported from?
Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic plastics materials is imported into the U.S. primarily from GERMANY, CHINA, and JAPAN.
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