Glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers (HS 480640)
Glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers (HS 480640) has 8,508 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers is UPM NAPERVILLE, with 4,111 shipments, followed by CATERPILLAR INC and LONGUST DISTRIBUTING INC. The leading supplier is UPM SALES OY, with 4,117 shipments, followed by WANG ZHANG JIANG FIRST and GRAIMAN CIA LTDA. Goods originate mainly from FINLAND and CHINA, arriving primarily at BALTIMORE, MD. 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/480640-glassine-and-other-glazed-transparent-or-translucent-papers
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers (HS 480640), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is UPM SALES OY → UPM NAPERVILLE with 4,111 shipments, followed by CATERPILLAR CHINA MACHINERY COMPO → CATERPILLAR INC (156) and GRAIMAN CIA LTDA → LONGUST DISTRIBUTING INC (150).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| UPM NAPERVILLE | 4,111 |
| CATERPILLAR INC | 165 |
| LONGUST DISTRIBUTING INC | 150 |
| ITASA AMERICAS S A DE C V | 133 |
| DALTILE CORP | 112 |
| SURFACE ART INC | 105 |
| THE TILE SHOP | 89 |
| JERICH INTERNATIONAL | 55 |
| AVERY DENNISON CORP | 53 |
| AHLSTROM MUNKSJO PAPER INC | 49 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| UPM SALES OY | 4,117 |
| WANG ZHANG JIANG FIRST | 658 |
| GRAIMAN CIA LTDA | 332 |
| CHUNG HWA PULP CORP | 186 |
| CATERPILLAR CHINA MACHINERY COMPO | 156 |
| SAPPI PAPIER HOLDING GMBH | 132 |
| DALTILE MEXICO S DE RL DE CV | 112 |
| WENXUAN HE | 87 |
| GRAIMAN CIALTDA | 45 |
| JENNY | 39 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| FINLAND | 3,615 |
| CHINA | 2,395 |
| ITALY | 318 |
| TAIWAN | 257 |
| ECUADOR | 233 |
| INDIA | 216 |
| MEXICO | 169 |
| SPAIN | 167 |
| GERMANY | 138 |
| BELGIUM | 108 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| BALTIMORE, MD | 2,382 |
| JACKSONVILLE, FL | 1,691 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 767 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 720 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 720 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 391 |
| MIAMI, FL | 255 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 228 |
| TACOMA, WA | 222 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 209 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 480640 — Glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers. 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 4806
Other six-digit codes in HS 4806: Vegetable parchment, greaseproof papers, tracing papers and glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, in rolls or sheets, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers
Who imports Glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers (HS 480640)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers include UPM NAPERVILLE, CATERPILLAR INC, LONGUST DISTRIBUTING INC, ITASA AMERICAS S A DE C V, and DALTILE CORP.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers?
UPM NAPERVILLE is the largest U.S. importer of Glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers (HS 480640), with 4,111 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers?
Leading suppliers shipping Glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers (HS 480640) to the U.S. include UPM SALES OY, WANG ZHANG JIANG FIRST, GRAIMAN CIA LTDA, CHUNG HWA PULP CORP, and CATERPILLAR CHINA MACHINERY COMPO.
How many U.S. shipments of Glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers are there?
ImportDoor has 8,508 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 480640, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers imported from?
Glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers is imported into the U.S. primarily from FINLAND, CHINA, and ITALY.
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