Machines for making optical fibers and preforms thereof (HS 847521)
Machines for making optical fibers and preforms thereof (HS 847521) has 3,441 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Machines for making optical fibers and preforms thereof is PAC TECH INTERNATIONAL INC, with 2,206 shipments, followed by PEPSI COLA P R DISTRIBUTING LLC and ALPLA CARIBE INC. The leading supplier is POLYPLAS DOMINICANA S A, with 2,230 shipments, followed by SMI PET EL SALVADOR SA DE CV and POLYPLAS DOMINICANAS. Goods originate mainly from DOMINICAN REPUBLIC and EL SALVADOR, arriving primarily at SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO. 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/847521-machines-for-making-optical-fibers-and-preforms-thereof
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Machines for making optical fibers and preforms thereof (HS 847521), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is POLYPLAS DOMINICANA S A → PAC TECH INTERNATIONAL INC with 2,062 shipments, followed by SMI PET EL SALVADOR SA DE CV → PEPSI COLA P R DISTRIBUTING LLC (235) and POLYPLAS DOMINICANAS → PAC TECH INTERNATIONAL INC (135).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| PAC TECH INTERNATIONAL INC | 2,206 |
| PEPSI COLA P R DISTRIBUTING LLC | 235 |
| ALPLA CARIBE INC | 78 |
| SWEET CRAFT LIMITED | 42 |
| UNIBEV LIMITED | 40 |
| PAC TECH INTERNATIONAL | 36 |
| FORAGER PROJECT | 35 |
| POLY PET CO LTD | 31 |
| PLASTIPAK PACKAGING INC | 30 |
| CHAMELEON BEVERAGE COMPANY INC | 26 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| POLYPLAS DOMINICANA S A | 2,230 |
| SMI PET EL SALVADOR SA DE CV | 252 |
| POLYPLAS DOMINICANAS | 135 |
| ALPLA HISPANIOLA S R L | 102 |
| POLYPLAS DOMINICANA SA CALLE ANIBAL DE ESPINOSA | 65 |
| SAN MIGUEL INDUSTRIAS PET S A | 41 |
| PLASTIPAK PACKAGING FRANCE | 30 |
| SHANGHAI JIANYI MACHINERY CO LTD | 29 |
| POLYPLAS DOMINICANA | 27 |
| PET PLASTICS LLC | 25 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | 2,545 |
| EL SALVADOR | 196 |
| NAMIBIA | 189 |
| BELGIUM | 82 |
| CHINA | 70 |
| MEXICO | 64 |
| LAO | 60 |
| FRANCE | 46 |
| SPAIN | 40 |
| TAIWAN | 24 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO | 2,925 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 74 |
| CHRISTIANSTED, VIRGIN ISLANDS | 62 |
| MIAMI, FL | 62 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 56 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 53 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 47 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 33 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 32 |
| BOSTON, MA | 28 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 847521 — Machines for making optical fibers and preforms thereof. 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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Frequently asked questions about importing Machines for making optical fibers and preforms thereof
Who imports Machines for making optical fibers and preforms thereof (HS 847521)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Machines for making optical fibers and preforms thereof include PAC TECH INTERNATIONAL INC, PEPSI COLA P R DISTRIBUTING LLC, ALPLA CARIBE INC, SWEET CRAFT LIMITED, and UNIBEV LIMITED.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Machines for making optical fibers and preforms thereof?
PAC TECH INTERNATIONAL INC is the largest U.S. importer of Machines for making optical fibers and preforms thereof (HS 847521), with 2,206 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Machines for making optical fibers and preforms thereof?
Leading suppliers shipping Machines for making optical fibers and preforms thereof (HS 847521) to the U.S. include POLYPLAS DOMINICANA S A, SMI PET EL SALVADOR SA DE CV, POLYPLAS DOMINICANAS, ALPLA HISPANIOLA S R L, and POLYPLAS DOMINICANA SA CALLE ANIBAL DE ESPINOSA.
How many U.S. shipments of Machines for making optical fibers and preforms thereof are there?
ImportDoor has 3,441 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 847521, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Machines for making optical fibers and preforms thereof imported from?
Machines for making optical fibers and preforms thereof is imported into the U.S. primarily from DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, EL SALVADOR, and NAMIBIA.
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