Plates, sheets and strip (HS 400821)
Plates, sheets and strip (HS 400821) has 9,766 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jul 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Plates, sheets and strip is GREEN TOKAI CO LTD, with 567 shipments, followed by NORA SYSTEMS INC and THERMODYN GLOBAL. The leading supplier is KASEI KOGYO CO LTD, with 753 shipments, followed by AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED and NORA SYSTEMS GMBH. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and INDIA, 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/400821-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 400821), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is KASEI KOGYO CO LTD → GREEN TOKAI CO LTD with 557 shipments, followed by NORA SYSTEMS GMBH → NORA SYSTEMS INC (405) and TRELLEBORG SEALING SOLUTIONS → TRELLEBORG SEALING SOLUTIONS (196).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GREEN TOKAI CO LTD | 567 |
| NORA SYSTEMS INC | 410 |
| THERMODYN GLOBAL | 234 |
| GREEN TOKAI CO LT | 226 |
| AMERICAN BILTRITE | 219 |
| CARDINAL HEALTH | 201 |
| AGROMATIC INC | 197 |
| TRELLEBORG SEALING SOLUTIONS | 197 |
| BOTTCHER AMERICA CORP | 179 |
| ALPS TRADE LLC | 176 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| KASEI KOGYO CO LTD | 753 |
| AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED | 615 |
| NORA SYSTEMS GMBH | 517 |
| GARWARE FULFLEX INDIA PRIVATE LIMIT PLOT | 279 |
| TRELLEBORG SEALING SOLUTIONS | 247 |
| LINATEX RUBBER PRODUCTS SDN BHD | 213 |
| PONGPARA CODAN POLYMER CO LTD | 193 |
| CONTITECH ELASTOMER BESCHICHTUNGEN | 192 |
| GARWARE BESTRETCH LTD | 184 |
| QINGDAO SEASHORE INDUSTRIAL CO LTD | 176 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 2,668 |
| INDIA | 1,399 |
| JAPAN | 1,255 |
| GERMANY | 1,189 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 985 |
| BELGIUM | 335 |
| MALAYSIA | 236 |
| TAIWAN | 225 |
| SWEDEN | 213 |
| THAILAND | 208 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 2,028 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,942 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 1,586 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 749 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 660 |
| TACOMA, WA | 591 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 499 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 482 |
| BOSTON, MA | 212 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 211 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 400821 — 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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More products under HS 4008
Other six-digit codes in HS 4008: Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Plates, sheets and strip
Who imports Plates, sheets and strip (HS 400821)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Plates, sheets and strip include GREEN TOKAI CO LTD, NORA SYSTEMS INC, THERMODYN GLOBAL, GREEN TOKAI CO LT, and AMERICAN BILTRITE.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Plates, sheets and strip?
GREEN TOKAI CO LTD is the largest U.S. importer of Plates, sheets and strip (HS 400821), with 567 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Plates, sheets and strip?
Leading suppliers shipping Plates, sheets and strip (HS 400821) to the U.S. include KASEI KOGYO CO LTD, AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED, NORA SYSTEMS GMBH, GARWARE FULFLEX INDIA PRIVATE LIMIT PLOT, and TRELLEBORG SEALING SOLUTIONS.
How many U.S. shipments of Plates, sheets and strip are there?
ImportDoor has 9,766 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 400821, spanning Jul 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is Plates, sheets and strip imported from?
Plates, sheets and strip is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, INDIA, and JAPAN.
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