Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale of artificial filaments (HS 540120)
Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale of artificial filaments (HS 540120) has 209 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale of artificial filaments is GLATFELTER MT HOLLY LLC, with 41 shipments, followed by FASTENERS DIRECT LLC and MADEIRA USA LLC. The leading supplier is INDORAMA VENTURES FIBERS GERMANY GM, with 41 shipments, followed by K L KASCHIER UND LAMINIER GMBH KOPENHAGENER and MADEIRA GARNE. Goods originate mainly from GERMANY and CHINA, 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/540120-sewing-thread-of-man-made-filaments-whether-or-not-put-up-for-retail-sale-of-artificial-filaments
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale of artificial filaments (HS 540120), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is INDORAMA VENTURES FIBERS GERMANY GM → GLATFELTER MT HOLLY LLC with 41 shipments, followed by K L KASCHIER UND LAMINIER GMBH KOPENHAGENER → FASTENERS DIRECT LLC (15) and MADEIRA GARNE → TACONY CORP (12).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GLATFELTER MT HOLLY LLC | 41 |
| FASTENERS DIRECT LLC | 21 |
| MADEIRA USA LLC | 20 |
| TACONY CORP | 12 |
| VINTAGE HOME 5TH | 8 |
| 3M PURIFICATION S DE RL DE CV | 6 |
| CBD HK TECHNOLOGY CO LTD | 5 |
| LIBMAN THE LIBMAN COMPANY | 5 |
| FENNER | 4 |
| HAHL INC | 4 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| INDORAMA VENTURES FIBERS GERMANY GM | 41 |
| K L KASCHIER UND LAMINIER GMBH KOPENHAGENER | 15 |
| MADEIRA GARNE | 12 |
| MADEIRA GARNE ULRICH MICHAEL SCHMID | 12 |
| AMBER DIRECT | 8 |
| MAPEI SPA | 8 |
| MAPEI S P A | 6 |
| LANTOR BV | 5 |
| MADEIRA GARNFABRIK RUDOLF SCHMIDT K | 5 |
| COLORFABB B V | 4 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GERMANY | 71 |
| CHINA | 30 |
| NETHERLANDS | 27 |
| BELGIUM | 20 |
| ITALY | 16 |
| NETHERLANDS ANTILLES | 8 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 6 |
| SPAIN | 5 |
| INDIA | 3 |
| PORTUGAL | 3 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 46 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 45 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 37 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 17 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 14 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 13 |
| MIAMI, FL | 9 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 5 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 4 |
| TACOMA, WA | 4 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 540120 — Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale of artificial filaments. 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 5401
Other six-digit codes in HS 5401: Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale, with their U.S. import volume.
| Product (HS code) | Shipments |
|---|---|
| Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale of synthetic filaments (540110) | 752 |
Frequently asked questions about importing Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale of artificial filaments
Who imports Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale of artificial filaments (HS 540120)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale of artificial filaments include GLATFELTER MT HOLLY LLC, FASTENERS DIRECT LLC, MADEIRA USA LLC, TACONY CORP, and VINTAGE HOME 5TH.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale of artificial filaments?
GLATFELTER MT HOLLY LLC is the largest U.S. importer of Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale of artificial filaments (HS 540120), with 41 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale of artificial filaments?
Leading suppliers shipping Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale of artificial filaments (HS 540120) to the U.S. include INDORAMA VENTURES FIBERS GERMANY GM, K L KASCHIER UND LAMINIER GMBH KOPENHAGENER, MADEIRA GARNE, MADEIRA GARNE ULRICH MICHAEL SCHMID, and AMBER DIRECT.
How many U.S. shipments of Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale of artificial filaments are there?
ImportDoor has 209 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 540120, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale of artificial filaments imported from?
Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale of artificial filaments is imported into the U.S. primarily from GERMANY, CHINA, and NETHERLANDS.
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