Articulated link chain and parts thereof, roller chain (HS 731511)
Articulated link chain and parts thereof, roller chain (HS 731511) has 10,255 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Nov 2018 and Jun 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Articulated link chain and parts thereof, roller chain is SCHAEFFLER GROUP USA INC, with 934 shipments, followed by SHIMANO NORTH AMERICA HOLDING INC and DAIDO CORP. The leading supplier is SCHAEFFLER CHAIN, with 874 shipments, followed by SUGIYAMA CHAIN CO LTD and TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN CO. Goods originate mainly from JAPAN and CHINA, arriving primarily at LOS ANGELES, CA. 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 June 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Articulated link chain and parts thereof, roller chain (HS 731511), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is SCHAEFFLER CHAIN → SCHAEFFLER GROUP USA INC with 874 shipments, followed by SUGIYAMA CHAIN CO LTD → MAXCO CHAIN LTD (214) and JINGYUAN → ADVANCED LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS LLC (184).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SCHAEFFLER GROUP USA INC | 934 |
| SHIMANO NORTH AMERICA HOLDING INC | 411 |
| DAIDO CORP | 276 |
| U S TSUBAKI HOLDINGS INC | 276 |
| MAXCO CHAIN LTD | 250 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SCHAEFFLER CHAIN | 874 |
| SUGIYAMA CHAIN CO LTD | 471 |
| TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN CO | 326 |
| THIELE GMBH & CO | 301 |
| JINGYUAN | 282 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| JAPAN | 2,586 |
| CHINA | 2,577 |
| TAIWAN | 1,026 |
| FRANCE | 921 |
| GERMANY | 798 |
| PORTUGAL | 536 |
| BELGIUM | 342 |
| THAILAND | 297 |
| INDIA | 262 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 182 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 2,919 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,258 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 1,077 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 1,037 |
| TACOMA, WA | 1,033 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 644 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 561 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 414 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 302 |
| CHESTER, PA | 289 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 731511 — Articulated link chain and parts thereof, roller chain. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
Frequently asked questions about importing Articulated link chain and parts thereof, roller chain
Who imports Articulated link chain and parts thereof, roller chain (HS 731511)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Articulated link chain and parts thereof, roller chain include SCHAEFFLER GROUP USA INC, SHIMANO NORTH AMERICA HOLDING INC, DAIDO CORP, U S TSUBAKI HOLDINGS INC, and MAXCO CHAIN LTD.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Articulated link chain and parts thereof, roller chain?
SCHAEFFLER GROUP USA INC is the largest U.S. importer of Articulated link chain and parts thereof, roller chain (HS 731511), with 934 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Articulated link chain and parts thereof, roller chain?
Leading suppliers shipping Articulated link chain and parts thereof, roller chain (HS 731511) to the U.S. include SCHAEFFLER CHAIN, SUGIYAMA CHAIN CO LTD, TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN CO, THIELE GMBH & CO, and JINGYUAN.
How many U.S. shipments of Articulated link chain and parts thereof, roller chain are there?
ImportDoor has 10,255 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 731511, spanning Nov 2018 to Jun 2026.
Where is Articulated link chain and parts thereof, roller chain imported from?
Articulated link chain and parts thereof, roller chain is imported into the U.S. primarily from JAPAN, CHINA, and TAIWAN.
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