Machinery for making paper or paperboard (HS 843920)
Machinery for making paper or paperboard (HS 843920) has 2,692 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jun 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Machinery for making paper or paperboard is KOMATSU AMERICA CORP, with 1,351 shipments, followed by PARIS BAGUETTE USA INC and VALMET INC. The leading supplier is KOMATSU LTD, with 1,350 shipments, followed by PARIS CROISSANT CO LTD and PRESEZZI EXTRUSION SPA. Goods originate mainly from JAPAN and CHINA, arriving primarily at TACOMA, WA. 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 June 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Machinery for making paper or paperboard (HS 843920), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is KOMATSU LTD → KOMATSU AMERICA CORP with 1,350 shipments, followed by PARIS CROISSANT CO LTD → PARIS BAGUETTE USA INC (108) and VALMET AB → VALMET INC (43).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| KOMATSU AMERICA CORP | 1,351 |
| PARIS BAGUETTE USA INC | 108 |
| VALMET INC | 101 |
| VOITH PAPER INC | 48 |
| CASA HOMS MEXICO S C | 40 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| KOMATSU LTD | 1,350 |
| PARIS CROISSANT CO LTD | 108 |
| PRESEZZI EXTRUSION SPA | 66 |
| VALMET AB | 58 |
| GLATFELTER GERNSBACH GMBH | 56 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| JAPAN | 927 |
| CHINA | 579 |
| ITALY | 194 |
| GERMANY | 187 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 113 |
| SPAIN | 96 |
| AUSTRALIA | 80 |
| BELGIUM | 54 |
| FINLAND | 49 |
| INDIA | 40 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| TACOMA, WA | 614 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 362 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 343 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 193 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 167 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 152 |
| BRUNSWICK, GA | 116 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 112 |
| GALVESTON, TX | 103 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 80 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 843920 — Machinery for making paper or paperboard. 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 Machinery for making paper or paperboard
Who imports Machinery for making paper or paperboard (HS 843920)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Machinery for making paper or paperboard include KOMATSU AMERICA CORP, PARIS BAGUETTE USA INC, VALMET INC, VOITH PAPER INC, and CASA HOMS MEXICO S C.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Machinery for making paper or paperboard?
KOMATSU AMERICA CORP is the largest U.S. importer of Machinery for making paper or paperboard (HS 843920), with 1,351 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Machinery for making paper or paperboard?
Leading suppliers shipping Machinery for making paper or paperboard (HS 843920) to the U.S. include KOMATSU LTD, PARIS CROISSANT CO LTD, PRESEZZI EXTRUSION SPA, VALMET AB, and GLATFELTER GERNSBACH GMBH.
How many U.S. shipments of Machinery for making paper or paperboard are there?
ImportDoor has 2,692 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 843920, spanning Jan 2020 to Jun 2026.
Where is Machinery for making paper or paperboard imported from?
Machinery for making paper or paperboard is imported into the U.S. primarily from JAPAN, CHINA, and ITALY.
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