On a base of paper or paperboard only (HS 680520)
On a base of paper or paperboard only (HS 680520) has 6,904 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Apr 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of On a base of paper or paperboard only is HERMES ABRASIVES LTD, with 517 shipments, followed by GRANWELL PRODUCTS INC and UNITED ABRASIVES INC. The leading supplier is HERMES SCHLEIFMITTEL GMBH, with 466 shipments, followed by NAN YA PLASTICS CORP and SAIT ABRASIVI SPA. 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/680520-on-a-base-of-paper-or-paperboard-only
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for On a base of paper or paperboard only (HS 680520), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is HERMES SCHLEIFMITTEL GMBH → HERMES ABRASIVES LTD with 460 shipments, followed by NAN YA PLASTICS CORP → GRANWELL PRODUCTS INC (320) and NORITAKE CO LTD → NORITAKE CO INC (210).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HERMES ABRASIVES LTD | 517 |
| GRANWELL PRODUCTS INC | 320 |
| UNITED ABRASIVES INC | 311 |
| SAINT GOBAIN ABRASIVES INC | 253 |
| NORITAKE CO INC | 210 |
| AMERICO MANUFACTURING COMPANY | 169 |
| ROBERT BOSCH TOOL CORP | 156 |
| SAINT GOBAIN ABRASIVES | 145 |
| WEILER CORP | 144 |
| KLINGSPOR ABRASIVES INC | 102 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HERMES SCHLEIFMITTEL GMBH | 466 |
| NAN YA PLASTICS CORP | 419 |
| SAIT ABRASIVI SPA | 233 |
| SIA ABRASIVES INDUSTRIES AG | 232 |
| NORITAKE CO LTD | 210 |
| ABRAX S R L | 171 |
| RHODIUS ABRASIVES GMBH | 170 |
| WINOA 528 | 132 |
| SAINT GOBAIN HPM POLSKA SP Z O O | 110 |
| KLINGSPOR SCHLEIFSYSTEME GMBH & CO | 103 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GERMANY | 1,117 |
| CHINA | 1,092 |
| ITALY | 923 |
| TAIWAN | 652 |
| BELGIUM | 488 |
| JAPAN | 331 |
| POLAND | 279 |
| INDIA | 231 |
| SPAIN | 199 |
| BRAZIL | 185 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,517 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 1,003 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 884 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 608 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 560 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 443 |
| BOSTON, MA | 381 |
| TACOMA, WA | 301 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 259 |
| MIAMI, FL | 253 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 680520 — On a base of paper or paperboard only. 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 6805
Other six-digit codes in HS 6805: Natural or artificial abrasive powder or grain, on a base of textile material, of paper, of paperboard or of other materials, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up, with their U.S. import volume.
| Product (HS code) | Shipments |
|---|---|
| On a base of woven textile fabric only (680510) | 101,400 |
| On a base of other materials (680530) | 5,493 |
Frequently asked questions about importing On a base of paper or paperboard only
Who imports On a base of paper or paperboard only (HS 680520)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of On a base of paper or paperboard only include HERMES ABRASIVES LTD, GRANWELL PRODUCTS INC, UNITED ABRASIVES INC, SAINT GOBAIN ABRASIVES INC, and NORITAKE CO INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of On a base of paper or paperboard only?
HERMES ABRASIVES LTD is the largest U.S. importer of On a base of paper or paperboard only (HS 680520), with 517 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of On a base of paper or paperboard only?
Leading suppliers shipping On a base of paper or paperboard only (HS 680520) to the U.S. include HERMES SCHLEIFMITTEL GMBH, NAN YA PLASTICS CORP, SAIT ABRASIVI SPA, SIA ABRASIVES INDUSTRIES AG, and NORITAKE CO LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of On a base of paper or paperboard only are there?
ImportDoor has 6,904 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 680520, spanning Apr 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is On a base of paper or paperboard only imported from?
On a base of paper or paperboard only is imported into the U.S. primarily from GERMANY, CHINA, and ITALY.
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