Plates, sheets, and strip (HS 400591)
Plates, sheets, and strip (HS 400591) has 1,779 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Plates, sheets, and strip is THERMODYN GLOBAL, with 611 shipments, followed by NORA SYSTEMS INC and SUMIRIKO TENNESSEE INC. The leading supplier is ZENITH INDUSTRIAL RUBBER PRODUCTS P, with 556 shipments, followed by ZENITH INDUSTRIAL RUBBER PRODUCTS PVT LTD and HUTCHINSON SNC. Goods originate mainly from INDIA 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/400591-plates-sheets-and-strip
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Plates, sheets, and strip (HS 400591), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is ZENITH INDUSTRIAL RUBBER PRODUCTS P → THERMODYN GLOBAL with 507 shipments, followed by ZENITH INDUSTRIAL RUBBER PRODUCTS PVT LTD → THERMODYN GLOBAL (101) and NORA SYSTEMS GMBH → NORA SYSTEMS INC (40).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| THERMODYN GLOBAL | 611 |
| NORA SYSTEMS INC | 40 |
| SUMIRIKO TENNESSEE INC | 40 |
| HUTCHINSON AUTOPARTES DE MEXICO SA | 36 |
| GUALA CLOSURES MEXICO SA DE CV | 34 |
| PLM GLOBAL LOGISTICS LLC | 34 |
| THERMODYN CORP | 33 |
| HUTCHINSON AUTOPARTES MEXICO S A | 32 |
| MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA INC | 32 |
| POLYDECK CHILE LTDA | 23 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| ZENITH INDUSTRIAL RUBBER PRODUCTS P | 556 |
| ZENITH INDUSTRIAL RUBBER PRODUCTS PVT LTD | 106 |
| HUTCHINSON SNC | 75 |
| SUMIRIKO RUBBER COMPOUNDING THAILA | 47 |
| NORA SYSTEMS GMBH | 40 |
| ZENITH INDUSTRIAL RUBBER PRODUCTS | 35 |
| SEMPERTRANS BELCHATOW SP Z O O | 27 |
| SOUCY TECHNO INC | 25 |
| GUALA CLOSURES S P A | 22 |
| TECNOFIL S A | 21 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| INDIA | 801 |
| GERMANY | 130 |
| CHINA | 121 |
| ITALY | 105 |
| FRANCE | 83 |
| THAILAND | 71 |
| BELGIUM | 53 |
| CANADA | 53 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 45 |
| BRAZIL | 35 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | 443 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 392 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 168 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 134 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 120 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 109 |
| MIAMI, FL | 77 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 74 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 73 |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | 45 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 400591 — Plates, sheets, and strip. 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 Plates, sheets, and strip
Who imports Plates, sheets, and strip (HS 400591)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Plates, sheets, and strip include THERMODYN GLOBAL, NORA SYSTEMS INC, SUMIRIKO TENNESSEE INC, HUTCHINSON AUTOPARTES DE MEXICO SA, and GUALA CLOSURES MEXICO SA DE CV.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Plates, sheets, and strip?
THERMODYN GLOBAL is the largest U.S. importer of Plates, sheets, and strip (HS 400591), with 611 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Plates, sheets, and strip?
Leading suppliers shipping Plates, sheets, and strip (HS 400591) to the U.S. include ZENITH INDUSTRIAL RUBBER PRODUCTS P, ZENITH INDUSTRIAL RUBBER PRODUCTS PVT LTD, HUTCHINSON SNC, SUMIRIKO RUBBER COMPOUNDING THAILA, and NORA SYSTEMS GMBH.
How many U.S. shipments of Plates, sheets, and strip are there?
ImportDoor has 1,779 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 400591, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Plates, sheets, and strip imported from?
Plates, sheets, and strip is imported into the U.S. primarily from INDIA, GERMANY, and CHINA.
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