Front-end shovel loaders (HS 842951)
Front-end shovel loaders (HS 842951) has 62,491 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between May 2019 and Jun 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Front-end shovel loaders is DEERE & COMPANY, with 13,288 shipments, followed by JOHN DEERE POWER SYSTEMS & and KUBOTA TRACTOR CORP. The leading supplier is KUBOTA CORP, with 2,474 shipments, followed by VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AB and KOMATSU LTD. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and GERMANY, arriving primarily at NORFOLK, VA. 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 Front-end shovel loaders (HS 842951), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is KUBOTA CORP → KUBOTA TRACTOR CORP with 2,091 shipments, followed by KOMATSU LTD → KOMATSU AMERICA CORP (1,415) and VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AB → VOLVO CENA LLC (1,244).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| DEERE & COMPANY | 13,288 |
| JOHN DEERE POWER SYSTEMS & | 4,189 |
| KUBOTA TRACTOR CORP | 2,952 |
| JOHN DEERE C&F DIVISION | 2,735 |
| KOMATSU AMERICA CORP | 1,871 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| KUBOTA CORP | 2,474 |
| VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AB | 1,495 |
| KOMATSU LTD | 1,472 |
| KUBOTA BAUMASCHINEN GMBH STEINHAUSER | 1,283 |
| MAHLE ELECTRIC | 746 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 12,773 |
| GERMANY | 9,993 |
| BELGIUM | 7,346 |
| JAPAN | 4,191 |
| INDIA | 3,335 |
| FRANCE | 2,616 |
| ITALY | 2,541 |
| SPAIN | 2,205 |
| SWEDEN | 2,098 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 1,867 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NORFOLK, VA | 12,731 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 12,097 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 5,449 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 5,184 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 4,626 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 4,248 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 3,909 |
| TACOMA, WA | 2,538 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 2,317 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 1,691 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 842951 — Front-end shovel loaders. 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 Front-end shovel loaders
Who imports Front-end shovel loaders (HS 842951)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Front-end shovel loaders include DEERE & COMPANY, JOHN DEERE POWER SYSTEMS &, KUBOTA TRACTOR CORP, JOHN DEERE C&F DIVISION, and KOMATSU AMERICA CORP.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Front-end shovel loaders?
DEERE & COMPANY is the largest U.S. importer of Front-end shovel loaders (HS 842951), with 13,288 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Front-end shovel loaders?
Leading suppliers shipping Front-end shovel loaders (HS 842951) to the U.S. include KUBOTA CORP, VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AB, KOMATSU LTD, KUBOTA BAUMASCHINEN GMBH STEINHAUSER, and MAHLE ELECTRIC.
How many U.S. shipments of Front-end shovel loaders are there?
ImportDoor has 62,491 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 842951, spanning May 2019 to Jun 2026.
Where is Front-end shovel loaders imported from?
Front-end shovel loaders is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, GERMANY, and BELGIUM.
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