Articulated link chain and parts thereof, roller chain (HS 731511)
Articulated link chain and parts thereof, roller chain (HS 731511) has 11,886 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Nov 2018 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Articulated link chain and parts thereof, roller chain is SCHAEFFLER GROUP USA INC, with 1,330 shipments, followed by SHIMANO NORTH AMERICA HOLDING INC and U S TSUBAKI HOLDINGS INC. The leading supplier is SCHAEFFLER CHAIN, with 1,243 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 August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/731511-articulated-link-chain-and-parts-thereof-roller-chain
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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 1,243 shipments, followed by MARUI LTD → SHIMANO NORTH AMERICA HOLDING INC (282) and SUGIYAMA CHAIN CO LTD → MAXCO CHAIN LTD (233).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SCHAEFFLER GROUP USA INC | 1,330 |
| SHIMANO NORTH AMERICA HOLDING INC | 468 |
| U S TSUBAKI HOLDINGS INC | 316 |
| DAIDO CORP | 313 |
| IWIS | 297 |
| MAXCO CHAIN LTD | 275 |
| PEER CHAIN COMPANY | 266 |
| ADVANCED LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS LLC | 184 |
| R M WILSON CO INC | 171 |
| SENQCIA MAXCO LTD | 159 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SCHAEFFLER CHAIN | 1,243 |
| SUGIYAMA CHAIN CO LTD | 534 |
| TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN CO | 380 |
| THIELE GMBH & CO | 351 |
| MARUI LTD | 313 |
| DAIDO KOGYO CO LTD | 312 |
| JINGYUAN | 282 |
| SRAMPORT TRANSMISSOES MECANICAS L | 262 |
| KMC KUEI MENG INTERNATIONAL INC | 219 |
| RK JAPAN CO LTD | 214 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| JAPAN | 2,962 |
| CHINA | 2,890 |
| FRANCE | 1,297 |
| TAIWAN | 1,139 |
| GERMANY | 936 |
| PORTUGAL | 590 |
| BELGIUM | 418 |
| THAILAND | 347 |
| INDIA | 283 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 201 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 3,287 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,444 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 1,301 |
| TACOMA, WA | 1,194 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 1,125 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 923 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 597 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 502 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 347 |
| CHESTER, PA | 340 |
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.
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Other six-digit codes in HS 7315: Chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel, with their U.S. import volume.
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, U S TSUBAKI HOLDINGS INC, DAIDO CORP, and IWIS.
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 1,330 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 MARUI LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Articulated link chain and parts thereof, roller chain are there?
ImportDoor has 11,886 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 731511, spanning Nov 2018 to Aug 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 FRANCE.
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