Filter paper and paperboard (HS 480540)
Filter paper and paperboard (HS 480540) has 1,627 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jun 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Filter paper and paperboard is MELITTA USA INC, with 256 shipments, followed by GLATFELTER COMPOSITE FIBERS NA INC and EATON FILTRATION LLC. The leading supplier is MELITTA EUROPA GMBH & CO, with 269 shipments, followed by TERRANOVA PAPERS S A and EATON TECHNOLOGIES GMBH. Goods originate mainly from SPAIN and MEXICO, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. Import volume has held steady 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/480540-filter-paper-and-paperboard
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Filter paper and paperboard (HS 480540), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is MELITTA EUROPA GMBH & CO → MELITTA USA INC with 255 shipments, followed by EATON TECHNOLOGIES GMBH → EATON FILTRATION LLC (43) and IREMA FILTER GMBH → PARKER HANNIFIN CORP (40).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| MELITTA USA INC | 256 |
| GLATFELTER COMPOSITE FIBERS NA INC | 63 |
| EATON FILTRATION LLC | 45 |
| PARKER HANNIFIN CORP | 42 |
| SUNCOAST DISTRIBUTION LLC | 37 |
| LANDIS EXPRESS | 36 |
| FILTROX NORTH AMERICA | 27 |
| ZHF GROUP LLC | 21 |
| MANZANILLA LA PASTORA S A DE C V | 20 |
| MR BOSTON BRANDS LLC | 19 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| MELITTA EUROPA GMBH & CO | 269 |
| TERRANOVA PAPERS S A | 164 |
| EATON TECHNOLOGIES GMBH | 78 |
| MB PAPELES ESPECIALES S A | 53 |
| IREMA FILTER GMBH | 46 |
| K J FILTRATION TECHNOLOGIES LTD | 37 |
| GLATFELTER SCAER COMPOSITE FIBERS BUSINESS | 35 |
| PALL FILTERSYSTEMS GMBH | 35 |
| AHLSTROM MUNKSJO CHIRNSIDE LTD | 33 |
| TERRANOVA PAPERS SA | 33 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SPAIN | 298 |
| MEXICO | 282 |
| GERMANY | 254 |
| CHINA | 189 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 176 |
| BELGIUM | 99 |
| TAIWAN | 50 |
| ITALY | 34 |
| NETHERLANDS | 33 |
| FRANCE | 32 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 317 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 214 |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | 212 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 172 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 154 |
| MIAMI, FL | 105 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 80 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 55 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 53 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 37 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 480540 — Filter paper and paperboard. 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 4805
Other six-digit codes in HS 4805: Other uncoated paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, not further worked or processed than as specified in note 3 to this chapter, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Filter paper and paperboard
Who imports Filter paper and paperboard (HS 480540)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Filter paper and paperboard include MELITTA USA INC, GLATFELTER COMPOSITE FIBERS NA INC, EATON FILTRATION LLC, PARKER HANNIFIN CORP, and SUNCOAST DISTRIBUTION LLC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Filter paper and paperboard?
MELITTA USA INC is the largest U.S. importer of Filter paper and paperboard (HS 480540), with 256 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Filter paper and paperboard?
Leading suppliers shipping Filter paper and paperboard (HS 480540) to the U.S. include MELITTA EUROPA GMBH & CO, TERRANOVA PAPERS S A, EATON TECHNOLOGIES GMBH, MB PAPELES ESPECIALES S A, and IREMA FILTER GMBH.
How many U.S. shipments of Filter paper and paperboard are there?
ImportDoor has 1,627 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 480540, spanning Jun 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is Filter paper and paperboard imported from?
Filter paper and paperboard is imported into the U.S. primarily from SPAIN, MEXICO, and GERMANY.
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