Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of aramids (HS 550311)
Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of aramids (HS 550311) has 489 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between May 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of aramids is DISTRIBUTION TECHNOLOGY INC, with 125 shipments, followed by TEIJIN ARAMID USA INC and KERMEL INC. The leading supplier is KERMEL, with 194 shipments, followed by KERMEL SAS and TEIJIN CORP. Goods originate mainly from BELGIUM and THAILAND, arriving primarily at CHARLESTON, SC. 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/550311-synthetic-staple-fibers-not-carded-combed-or-otherwise-processed-for-spinning-of-aramids
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of aramids (HS 550311), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is KERMEL → DISTRIBUTION TECHNOLOGY INC with 125 shipments, followed by KERMEL SAS → KERMEL INC (76) and TEIJIN CORP → TEIJIN ARAMID USA INC (67).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| DISTRIBUTION TECHNOLOGY INC | 125 |
| TEIJIN ARAMID USA INC | 111 |
| KERMEL INC | 93 |
| JAMES RIVER LOGISTICS CENTER | 23 |
| GLEN RAVEN TECHNICALS FABRICS LLC | 19 |
| DUPONT SPECIALTY PRODUCTS USA LLC | 14 |
| BONDEX INC | 11 |
| PRODUCTOS ESPECIALIZADOS DE MEXICO DDM S DE R L DE C V | 8 |
| HANKYU HANSHIN EXPRESS USA INC | 7 |
| ALBARRIE CANADA LIMITED | 5 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| KERMEL | 194 |
| KERMEL SAS | 79 |
| TEIJIN CORP | 67 |
| TEIJIN LIMITED | 43 |
| DUPONT SPECIALTY PRODUCTS | 32 |
| DUPONT TEIJIN ADVANCED PAPERS JAPAN LIMITED | 8 |
| HANKYU HANSHIN EXPRESS THAILAND | 7 |
| KOLON INDUSTRIES INC | 6 |
| TAEKWANG INDUSTRIAL CO LTD | 6 |
| BARNET EUROPE W BARNET GMBH & CO | 4 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| BELGIUM | 302 |
| THAILAND | 76 |
| JAPAN | 56 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 24 |
| CHINA | 12 |
| FRANCE | 12 |
| ITALY | 2 |
| NETHERLANDS | 2 |
| NETHERLANDS ANTILLES | 1 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 1 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHARLESTON, SC | 209 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 127 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 117 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 13 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 7 |
| BOSTON, MA | 4 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 4 |
| MIAMI, FL | 4 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 1 |
| PORTLAND, OR | 1 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 550311 — Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of aramids. 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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Other six-digit codes in HS 5503: Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of aramids
Who imports Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of aramids (HS 550311)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of aramids include DISTRIBUTION TECHNOLOGY INC, TEIJIN ARAMID USA INC, KERMEL INC, JAMES RIVER LOGISTICS CENTER, and GLEN RAVEN TECHNICALS FABRICS LLC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of aramids?
DISTRIBUTION TECHNOLOGY INC is the largest U.S. importer of Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of aramids (HS 550311), with 125 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of aramids?
Leading suppliers shipping Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of aramids (HS 550311) to the U.S. include KERMEL, KERMEL SAS, TEIJIN CORP, TEIJIN LIMITED, and DUPONT SPECIALTY PRODUCTS.
How many U.S. shipments of Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of aramids are there?
ImportDoor has 489 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 550311, spanning May 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of aramids imported from?
Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of aramids is imported into the U.S. primarily from BELGIUM, THAILAND, and JAPAN.
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