Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes (HS 470500)
Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes (HS 470500) has 3,732 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes is SAMSUNG AUSTIN SEMICONDUCTOR LLC, with 515 shipments, followed by GREAT CHAMP L BHD and ITC LIMITED. The leading supplier is MEADOW LAKE MECHANICAL PULP INC, with 1,137 shipments, followed by MILLAR WESTERN FOREST PRODUCTS LTD and SHOWA DENKO MATERIALS CO LTD. Goods originate mainly from CANADA and JAPAN, arriving primarily at SEATTLE, WA. 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/470500-wood-pulp-obtained-by-a-combination-of-mechanical-and-chemical-pulping-processes
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes (HS 470500), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is MEADOW LAKE MECHANICAL PULP INC → GREAT CHAMP L BHD with 336 shipments, followed by SHOWA DENKO MATERIALS CO LTD → SAMSUNG AUSTIN SEMICONDUCTOR LLC (308) and RESONAC CORP → SAMSUNG AUSTIN SEMICONDUCTOR LLC (118).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SAMSUNG AUSTIN SEMICONDUCTOR LLC | 515 |
| GREAT CHAMP L BHD | 338 |
| ITC LIMITED | 129 |
| GREAT CHAMP TRADE LIMITED | 122 |
| SHOWA DENKO MATERIALS AMERICA INC | 117 |
| PT SURYA PAMENANG | 116 |
| TO ORDER OF PT ASIA TRADE LOGISTICS | 90 |
| MCAIRLAIDS INC | 73 |
| JK PAPER LIMITED | 70 |
| HITACHI CHEMICAL CO AMERICA LTD | 57 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| MEADOW LAKE MECHANICAL PULP INC | 1,137 |
| MILLAR WESTERN FOREST PRODUCTS LTD | 459 |
| SHOWA DENKO MATERIALS CO LTD | 425 |
| RESONAC CORP | 238 |
| HITACHI CHEMICAL CO LTD | 161 |
| WEST FRASER MILLS LTD | 149 |
| FIBRO SOURCE USA | 140 |
| MEADOW LAKE MECHANICAL PULP | 114 |
| RAYONIER A M CANADA G P | 88 |
| SCA GRAPHIC SUNDSVALL AB | 69 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CANADA | 1,858 |
| JAPAN | 806 |
| CHINA | 640 |
| NETHERLANDS ANTILLES | 65 |
| GERMANY | 63 |
| MEXICO | 37 |
| BAHAMAS | 33 |
| BRAZIL | 25 |
| TAIWAN | 24 |
| SWEDEN | 23 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SEATTLE, WA | 1,619 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 736 |
| TACOMA, WA | 393 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 248 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 154 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 101 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 94 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 90 |
| PORTLAND, OR | 80 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 34 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 470500 — Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes. 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 Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes
Who imports Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes (HS 470500)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes include SAMSUNG AUSTIN SEMICONDUCTOR LLC, GREAT CHAMP L BHD, ITC LIMITED, GREAT CHAMP TRADE LIMITED, and SHOWA DENKO MATERIALS AMERICA INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes?
SAMSUNG AUSTIN SEMICONDUCTOR LLC is the largest U.S. importer of Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes (HS 470500), with 515 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes?
Leading suppliers shipping Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes (HS 470500) to the U.S. include MEADOW LAKE MECHANICAL PULP INC, MILLAR WESTERN FOREST PRODUCTS LTD, SHOWA DENKO MATERIALS CO LTD, RESONAC CORP, and HITACHI CHEMICAL CO LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes are there?
ImportDoor has 3,732 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 470500, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes imported from?
Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes is imported into the U.S. primarily from CANADA, JAPAN, and CHINA.
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