Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof (HS 490191)
Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof (HS 490191) has 13,601 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between May 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof is USASIA CO LLC, with 423 shipments, followed by SANY AMERICA INC and HYSTER YALE GROUP. The leading supplier is MANITOU, with 287 shipments, followed by HESAIL FAN JIANGSU CO LTD and SPBI CHANTIERS JEANNEAU. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and GERMANY, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. 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/490191-dictionaries-and-encyclopedias-and-serial-installments-thereof
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof (HS 490191), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is HESAIL FAN JIANGSU CO LTD → USASIA CO LLC with 273 shipments, followed by BYSTRONIC MASCHINENBAU GMBH → BYSTRONIC INC (235) and SANY HEAVY MACHINERY LIMITED → SANY AMERICA INC (181).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| USASIA CO LLC | 423 |
| SANY AMERICA INC | 390 |
| HYSTER YALE GROUP | 291 |
| BYSTRONIC INC | 255 |
| BENETEAU GROUP | 190 |
| KAWASAKI KISEN KAISHA LTD | 182 |
| KOMATSU LTD | 167 |
| LIUGONG CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY N A | 165 |
| MANITOU NORTH AMERICA LLC | 157 |
| SANDVIK MINING & ROCK TECHNOLOGY MOBILE CRUSHING & SCREENING DIVISIO6 INTERPLEX | 145 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| MANITOU | 287 |
| HESAIL FAN JIANGSU CO LTD | 278 |
| SPBI CHANTIERS JEANNEAU | 265 |
| SANY HEAVY MACHINERY LIMITED | 241 |
| BYSTRONIC MASCHINENBAU GMBH | 235 |
| CEVA LOGISTICS NETHERLANDS B V | 215 |
| KOMATSU LTD | 209 |
| HAULOTTE GROUP | 188 |
| LIUGONG MACHINERY HONGKONG CO | 186 |
| KLINE MEXICO S A DE C V | 185 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 2,446 |
| GERMANY | 2,019 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 1,743 |
| BELGIUM | 1,556 |
| ITALY | 688 |
| MEXICO | 538 |
| JAPAN | 455 |
| SPAIN | 293 |
| CANADA | 256 |
| FRANCE | 230 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,941 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 1,671 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 1,193 |
| TACOMA, WA | 813 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 751 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 736 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 702 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 680 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 606 |
| PORT HUENEME, CA | 539 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 490191 — Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof. 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 4901
Other six-digit codes in HS 4901: Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets, with their U.S. import volume.
| Product (HS code) | Shipments |
|---|---|
| Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets, other (490199) | 112,060 |
| In single sheets, whether or not folded (490110) | 14,047 |
Frequently asked questions about importing Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof
Who imports Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof (HS 490191)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof include USASIA CO LLC, SANY AMERICA INC, HYSTER YALE GROUP, BYSTRONIC INC, and BENETEAU GROUP.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof?
USASIA CO LLC is the largest U.S. importer of Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof (HS 490191), with 423 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof?
Leading suppliers shipping Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof (HS 490191) to the U.S. include MANITOU, HESAIL FAN JIANGSU CO LTD, SPBI CHANTIERS JEANNEAU, SANY HEAVY MACHINERY LIMITED, and BYSTRONIC MASCHINENBAU GMBH.
How many U.S. shipments of Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof are there?
ImportDoor has 13,601 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 490191, spanning May 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof imported from?
Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, GERMANY, and UNITED KINGDOM.
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