Carbon fibers, carbon fibers (HS 681511)
Carbon fibers, carbon fibers (HS 681511) has 505 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Feb 2022 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Carbon fibers, carbon fibers is TEIJIN CARBON AMERICA INC, with 217 shipments, followed by TORAY COMPOSITE MATERIALS AMERICA INC and INABATA AMERICA CORP. The leading supplier is TEIJIN LIMITED, with 157 shipments, followed by TORAY INTERNATIONAL INC and TEIJIN CARBON EUROPE GMBH. Goods originate mainly from JAPAN and BELGIUM, arriving primarily at LOS ANGELES, CA. 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/681511-carbon-fibers-carbon-fibers
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Carbon fibers, carbon fibers (HS 681511), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is TEIJIN LIMITED → TEIJIN CARBON AMERICA INC with 157 shipments, followed by TORAY INTERNATIONAL INC → TORAY COMPOSITE MATERIALS AMERICA INC (76) and TEIJIN CARBON EUROPE GMBH → TEIJIN CARBON AMERICA INC (60).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| TEIJIN CARBON AMERICA INC | 217 |
| TORAY COMPOSITE MATERIALS AMERICA INC | 77 |
| INABATA AMERICA CORP | 40 |
| MERSEN USA GREENVILLE MI CORP | 16 |
| THYSSENKRUPP MATERIALS TRADE NA | 14 |
| TOKYO ZAIRYO USA | 14 |
| TORAY CARBON FIBER AMERICA INC | 8 |
| GOODRICH AIRCRAFT WHEELS & BRAKES | 6 |
| GOODRICH WHEELS & BRAKES | 6 |
| HYOSUNG USA INC | 6 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| TEIJIN LIMITED | 157 |
| TORAY INTERNATIONAL INC | 87 |
| TEIJIN CARBON EUROPE GMBH | 60 |
| INABATA & CO LTD | 40 |
| MERSEN SCOTLAND HOLYTOWN LTD | 23 |
| ZOLTEK ZRT | 16 |
| OSAKA GAS CHEMICALS CO LTD | 15 |
| TORAY CARBON FIBERS EUROPE S A | 15 |
| TOKYO ZAIRYO CO LTD | 14 |
| APPLY CARBON | 11 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| JAPAN | 309 |
| BELGIUM | 38 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 36 |
| NETHERLANDS | 26 |
| GERMANY | 24 |
| CHINA | 23 |
| FRANCE | 20 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 6 |
| SPAIN | 3 |
| ITALY | 3 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 218 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 91 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 66 |
| TACOMA, WA | 49 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 40 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 11 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 9 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 7 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 4 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 3 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 681511 — Carbon fibers, carbon fibers. 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 6815
Other six-digit codes in HS 6815: Articles of stone or of other mineral substances (including carbon fibers, articles of carbon fibers and articles of peat), with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Carbon fibers, carbon fibers
Who imports Carbon fibers, carbon fibers (HS 681511)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Carbon fibers, carbon fibers include TEIJIN CARBON AMERICA INC, TORAY COMPOSITE MATERIALS AMERICA INC, INABATA AMERICA CORP, MERSEN USA GREENVILLE MI CORP, and THYSSENKRUPP MATERIALS TRADE NA.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Carbon fibers, carbon fibers?
TEIJIN CARBON AMERICA INC is the largest U.S. importer of Carbon fibers, carbon fibers (HS 681511), with 217 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Carbon fibers, carbon fibers?
Leading suppliers shipping Carbon fibers, carbon fibers (HS 681511) to the U.S. include TEIJIN LIMITED, TORAY INTERNATIONAL INC, TEIJIN CARBON EUROPE GMBH, INABATA & CO LTD, and MERSEN SCOTLAND HOLYTOWN LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Carbon fibers, carbon fibers are there?
ImportDoor has 505 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 681511, spanning Feb 2022 to Aug 2026.
Where is Carbon fibers, carbon fibers imported from?
Carbon fibers, carbon fibers is imported into the U.S. primarily from JAPAN, BELGIUM, and UNITED KINGDOM.
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