Sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches (HS 844851)
Sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches (HS 844851) has 4,389 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches is PELICAN PRODUCTS INC, with 133 shipments, followed by SOUTHCO INC and FISHER DYNAMICS MEXICO. The leading supplier is HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA, with 226 shipments, followed by YIWU DT SUPPLY CHAIN MANA NORTH SIDE OF CHUANGXIN and AIOT INTERNATIONAL LIMITED. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and TAIWAN, arriving primarily at LONG BEACH, CA. Import volume has held steady 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/844851-sinkers-needles-and-other-articles-used-in-forming-stitches
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches (HS 844851), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is AIOT INTERNATIONAL LIMITED → PELICAN PRODUCTS INC with 89 shipments, followed by FAURECIA WUHAN AUTO COMPON SYS CO → TOYO SEAT USA (82) and MAGNA CLOSURES K USA N CO LTD → DORTEC INDUSTRIES (57).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| PELICAN PRODUCTS INC | 133 |
| SOUTHCO INC | 126 |
| FISHER DYNAMICS MEXICO | 111 |
| TOYO SEAT USA | 82 |
| NORTH POLE STAR S DE R L DE C V | 72 |
| DIONO LLC | 65 |
| NEW VIKING REVOLUTION LLC | 64 |
| DORTEC INDUSTRIES | 63 |
| RCTENN LLC | 61 |
| DAEDONG HI LEX OF AMERICA INC | 60 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA | 226 |
| YIWU DT SUPPLY CHAIN MANA NORTH SIDE OF CHUANGXIN | 109 |
| AIOT INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 99 |
| MAGNA CLOSURES K USA N CO LTD | 98 |
| FAURECIA WUHAN AUTO COMPON SYS CO | 82 |
| DAEDONG DOOR INC | 65 |
| FISHER DYNAMICS AUTOMOTIVE SEATING BLDG | 63 |
| SOUTHCO MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY SHENZHEN CO LTD | 63 |
| LANCHAM INTERNATIONAL TRADE CO LTD | 62 |
| SOUTHCO MANUFACTURING & TECHNOLOGY | 59 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 3,239 |
| TAIWAN | 254 |
| HONG KONG | 238 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 197 |
| INDIA | 76 |
| MEXICO | 52 |
| GERMANY | 47 |
| VIET NAM | 44 |
| BELGIUM | 39 |
| SINGAPORE | 38 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LONG BEACH, CA | 1,238 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 1,158 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 484 |
| TACOMA, WA | 326 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 235 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 212 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 176 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 166 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 81 |
| MOBILE, AL | 71 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 844851 — Sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches. 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 8448
Other six-digit codes in HS 8448: Auxiliary machinery for use with machines of heading 8444, 8445, 8446 or 8447 (for example, dobbies, Jacquards, automatic stop motions and shuttle changing mechanisms), with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches
Who imports Sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches (HS 844851)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches include PELICAN PRODUCTS INC, SOUTHCO INC, FISHER DYNAMICS MEXICO, TOYO SEAT USA, and NORTH POLE STAR S DE R L DE C V.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches?
PELICAN PRODUCTS INC is the largest U.S. importer of Sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches (HS 844851), with 133 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches?
Leading suppliers shipping Sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches (HS 844851) to the U.S. include HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA, YIWU DT SUPPLY CHAIN MANA NORTH SIDE OF CHUANGXIN, AIOT INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, MAGNA CLOSURES K USA N CO LTD, and FAURECIA WUHAN AUTO COMPON SYS CO.
How many U.S. shipments of Sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches are there?
ImportDoor has 4,389 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 844851, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches imported from?
Sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, TAIWAN, and HONG KONG.
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