Longitudinally welded (HS 730531)
Longitudinally welded (HS 730531) has 2,463 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Feb 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Longitudinally welded is MERCEDES BENZ U S INTERNATIONAL INC, with 675 shipments, followed by MERCEDES BENZ U S INTERNATIONAL IN and MERCEDES BENZ VANS LLC. The leading supplier is MERCEDES BENZ AG, with 1,914 shipments, followed by SSAB EUROPE OY and UNITED INTEGRATED SERVICES CO LTD. Goods originate mainly from GERMANY and BELGIUM, arriving primarily at CHARLESTON, SC. Import volume has declined 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/730531-longitudinally-welded
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Longitudinally welded (HS 730531), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is MERCEDES BENZ AG → MERCEDES BENZ U S INTERNATIONAL INC with 674 shipments, followed by MERCEDES BENZ AG → MERCEDES BENZ U S INTERNATIONAL IN (459) and MERCEDES BENZ AG → MERCEDES BENZ VANS LLC (190).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ U S INTERNATIONAL INC | 675 |
| MERCEDES BENZ U S INTERNATIONAL IN | 464 |
| MERCEDES BENZ VANS LLC | 190 |
| MERCEDES BENZ US INTERNATIONAL INC | 175 |
| MOBIS US ALABAMA LLC | 117 |
| SSAB INC | 74 |
| GRUPO ANTOLIN ALABAMA INC | 58 |
| MOBIS US ALABAMA | 55 |
| ZF CHASSIS SYSTEMS TUSCALOOSA LLC | 52 |
| ZF CHASSIS SYSTEM | 50 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ AG | 1,914 |
| SSAB EUROPE OY | 69 |
| UNITED INTEGRATED SERVICES CO LTD | 44 |
| BLUE FREIGHT SERVICE GMBH | 18 |
| CONFAB INDUSTRIAL SA | 18 |
| H BUTTING GMBH & CO | 18 |
| LEH CHYR METAL COMPANY | 17 |
| PIPES & FITTINGS EQOFLUIDS SL | 15 |
| JETTA CO LTD | 11 |
| NEXTEEL CO LTD | 11 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GERMANY | 1,759 |
| BELGIUM | 256 |
| SWEDEN | 78 |
| TAIWAN | 67 |
| CHINA | 50 |
| MEXICO | 29 |
| INDIA | 25 |
| SPAIN | 22 |
| JAPAN | 20 |
| BRAZIL | 17 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHARLESTON, SC | 1,927 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 171 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 62 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 45 |
| CHICAGO, IL | 36 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 31 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 30 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 27 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 26 |
| CLEVELAND, OH | 23 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 730531 — Longitudinally welded. 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 7305
Other six-digit codes in HS 7305: Other tubes and pipes (for example, welded, riveted or similarly closed), having circular cross sections, the external diameter of which exceeds 406.4 mm, of iron or steel, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Longitudinally welded
Who imports Longitudinally welded (HS 730531)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Longitudinally welded include MERCEDES BENZ U S INTERNATIONAL INC, MERCEDES BENZ U S INTERNATIONAL IN, MERCEDES BENZ VANS LLC, MERCEDES BENZ US INTERNATIONAL INC, and MOBIS US ALABAMA LLC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Longitudinally welded?
MERCEDES BENZ U S INTERNATIONAL INC is the largest U.S. importer of Longitudinally welded (HS 730531), with 675 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Longitudinally welded?
Leading suppliers shipping Longitudinally welded (HS 730531) to the U.S. include MERCEDES BENZ AG, SSAB EUROPE OY, UNITED INTEGRATED SERVICES CO LTD, BLUE FREIGHT SERVICE GMBH, and CONFAB INDUSTRIAL SA.
How many U.S. shipments of Longitudinally welded are there?
ImportDoor has 2,463 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 730531, spanning Feb 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is Longitudinally welded imported from?
Longitudinally welded is imported into the U.S. primarily from GERMANY, BELGIUM, and SWEDEN.
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