Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of polypropylene (HS 550340)
Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of polypropylene (HS 550340) has 1,688 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Dec 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of polypropylene is SKAPS INDUSTRIES, with 213 shipments, followed by AMERICAN SUESSEN CORP and PBR INC. The leading supplier is IFG ASOTA GMBH, with 446 shipments, followed by SKAPS INDUSTRIES INDIA PVT LTD and J BROSH MARKETING AND SERVICES LTD. Goods originate mainly from GERMANY and INDIA, arriving primarily at SAVANNAH, GA. 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/550340-synthetic-staple-fibers-not-carded-combed-or-otherwise-processed-for-spinning-of-polypropylene
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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 polypropylene (HS 550340), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is IFG ASOTA GMBH → AMERICAN SUESSEN CORP with 198 shipments, followed by SKAPS INDUSTRIES INDIA PRIVATE LIMI PLOT → SKAPS INDUSTRIES (95) and SKAPS INDUSTRIES INDIA PVT LTD → SKAPS INDUSTRIES (85).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SKAPS INDUSTRIES | 213 |
| AMERICAN SUESSEN CORP | 198 |
| PBR INC | 84 |
| SWM INTERNATIONAL WILSON | 80 |
| JEFFCO FIBRES INC | 76 |
| POLYVLIES USA INC | 75 |
| HOLLINGSWORTH AND VOSE COMPANY KTI LTD | 58 |
| N TECH INDUSTRIES INC | 51 |
| SKAPS INDUSTRIES NW DIV | 50 |
| SHALAG US INC | 36 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| IFG ASOTA GMBH | 446 |
| SKAPS INDUSTRIES INDIA PVT LTD | 220 |
| J BROSH MARKETING AND SERVICES LTD | 117 |
| SKAPS INDUSTRIES INDIA PRIVATE LIMI PLOT | 113 |
| AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED | 110 |
| VIETNAM FILTRAFINE CO LTD | 63 |
| ADFIL NV | 58 |
| ADFIL | 40 |
| BEAULIEU FIBRES INTERNATIONAL NV | 40 |
| HUBEI BOTAO SYNTHETIC FIBER CO LTD | 32 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GERMANY | 397 |
| INDIA | 374 |
| BELGIUM | 224 |
| CHINA | 153 |
| ISRAEL | 131 |
| VIET NAM | 67 |
| JAPAN | 48 |
| SAUDI ARABIA | 46 |
| ITALY | 45 |
| NETHERLANDS | 44 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SAVANNAH, GA | 584 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 444 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 162 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 150 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 84 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 58 |
| BOSTON, MA | 36 |
| WILMINGTON, NC | 36 |
| MOBILE, AL | 30 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 27 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 550340 — Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of polypropylene. 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 polypropylene
Who imports Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of polypropylene (HS 550340)?
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 polypropylene include SKAPS INDUSTRIES, AMERICAN SUESSEN CORP, PBR INC, SWM INTERNATIONAL WILSON, and JEFFCO FIBRES INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of polypropylene?
SKAPS INDUSTRIES is the largest U.S. importer of Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of polypropylene (HS 550340), with 213 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of polypropylene?
Leading suppliers shipping Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of polypropylene (HS 550340) to the U.S. include IFG ASOTA GMBH, SKAPS INDUSTRIES INDIA PVT LTD, J BROSH MARKETING AND SERVICES LTD, SKAPS INDUSTRIES INDIA PRIVATE LIMI PLOT, and AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED.
How many U.S. shipments of Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of polypropylene are there?
ImportDoor has 1,688 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 550340, spanning Dec 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of polypropylene imported from?
Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning of polypropylene is imported into the U.S. primarily from GERMANY, INDIA, and BELGIUM.
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