Operated by plasma arc process (HS 845640)
Operated by plasma arc process (HS 845640) has 265 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Operated by plasma arc process is THE ESAB GROUP INC, with 46 shipments, followed by HGG PROFILING EQUIPMENT INC and ESAB WELDING CUTTING PRODUCTS. The leading supplier is ESAB WELDING CUTTING GMBH, with 51 shipments, followed by HGG PROFILING EQUIPMENT B V and ESAB EUROPE GMBH. Goods originate mainly from GERMANY and NETHERLANDS, arriving primarily at HOUSTON, TX. 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/845640-operated-by-plasma-arc-process
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Operated by plasma arc process (HS 845640), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is ESAB WELDING CUTTING GMBH → THE ESAB GROUP INC with 39 shipments, followed by HGG PROFILING EQUIPMENT B V → HGG PROFILING EQUIPMENT INC (31) and ESAB EUROPE GMBH → ESAB WELDING CUTTING PRODUCTS (9).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| THE ESAB GROUP INC | 46 |
| HGG PROFILING EQUIPMENT INC | 36 |
| ESAB WELDING CUTTING PRODUCTS | 10 |
| BAILEIGH INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS LLC | 8 |
| SYSTEMATICS INC | 8 |
| ESAB DENTON INTL | 7 |
| KOMATSU AMERICA INDUSTRIES LLC | 7 |
| SWIFT CUT AUTOMATION USA | 6 |
| VOORTMAN USA LLC | 6 |
| ESAB WELDING & CUTTING | 5 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| ESAB WELDING CUTTING GMBH | 51 |
| HGG PROFILING EQUIPMENT B V | 46 |
| ESAB EUROPE GMBH | 16 |
| LINCOLN ELECTRIC BESTER SP Z O O | 12 |
| CEBORA SPA | 8 |
| HGG PROFILING EQUIPMENT BV | 8 |
| JIANGSU J H INDUSTRIES CO LTD | 8 |
| KOMATSU INDUSTRIES CORP | 7 |
| SWIFT CUT AUTOMATION LTD | 6 |
| ESAB WELDING & CUTTING GMBH | 5 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GERMANY | 84 |
| NETHERLANDS | 53 |
| CHINA | 24 |
| ITALY | 20 |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | 16 |
| BELGIUM | 14 |
| JAPAN | 11 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 10 |
| TURKEY | 8 |
| SPAIN | 6 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | 57 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 53 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 51 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 11 |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | 10 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 9 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 9 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 9 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 8 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 8 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 845640 — Operated by plasma arc process. 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 8456
Other six-digit codes in HS 8456: Machine tools for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or photon beam, ultrasonic, electro-discharge, electro-chemical, electron-beam, ionic-beam or plasma arc processes, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Operated by plasma arc process
Who imports Operated by plasma arc process (HS 845640)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Operated by plasma arc process include THE ESAB GROUP INC, HGG PROFILING EQUIPMENT INC, ESAB WELDING CUTTING PRODUCTS, BAILEIGH INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS LLC, and SYSTEMATICS INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Operated by plasma arc process?
THE ESAB GROUP INC is the largest U.S. importer of Operated by plasma arc process (HS 845640), with 46 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Operated by plasma arc process?
Leading suppliers shipping Operated by plasma arc process (HS 845640) to the U.S. include ESAB WELDING CUTTING GMBH, HGG PROFILING EQUIPMENT B V, ESAB EUROPE GMBH, LINCOLN ELECTRIC BESTER SP Z O O, and CEBORA SPA.
How many U.S. shipments of Operated by plasma arc process are there?
ImportDoor has 265 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 845640, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Operated by plasma arc process imported from?
Operated by plasma arc process is imported into the U.S. primarily from GERMANY, NETHERLANDS, and CHINA.
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