Machines and apparatus for the manufacture of boules or wafers (HS 848610)
Machines and apparatus for the manufacture of boules or wafers (HS 848610) has 137 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Apr 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Machines and apparatus for the manufacture of boules or wafers is GLOBALWAFERS AMERICA LLC, with 24 shipments, followed by HANWHA Q CELLS GEORGIA INC and GTI TECHNOLOGIES INC. The leading supplier is TAKATORI CORP, with 13 shipments, followed by MICRO ENGINEERING INC and HANWHA CORP. Goods originate mainly from REPUBLIC OF KOREA and JAPAN, arriving primarily at HOUSTON, TX. 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 August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/848610-machines-and-apparatus-for-the-manufacture-of-boules-or-wafers
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Machines and apparatus for the manufacture of boules or wafers (HS 848610), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is TAKATORI CORP → GTI TECHNOLOGIES INC with 13 shipments, followed by MICRO ENGINEERING INC → GLOBALWAFERS AMERICA LLC (9) and HANWHA CORP → HANWHA Q CELLS GEORGIA INC (9).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GLOBALWAFERS AMERICA LLC | 24 |
| HANWHA Q CELLS GEORGIA INC | 16 |
| GTI TECHNOLOGIES INC | 13 |
| WOLFSPEED INC | 7 |
| RENA TECHNOLOGIES NA SPRAY | 4 |
| MONFREIGHT INC | 3 |
| APPLIED MATERIALS INC | 2 |
| CONSOLIDATED DIESEL COMPANY | 2 |
| FRENCKEN AMERICA INC | 2 |
| GTI TECHNOLOGY LTD | 2 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| TAKATORI CORP | 13 |
| MICRO ENGINEERING INC | 11 |
| HANWHA CORP | 9 |
| SUMITOMO HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD | 9 |
| DISCO CORP | 8 |
| HANWHA PRECISION MACHINERY CO LTD | 6 |
| INTERTEC SALES CORP | 6 |
| IKOI S P A | 4 |
| GLOBALWAFERS JAPAN CO LTD | 3 |
| KOMATSU NTC LTD | 3 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 46 |
| JAPAN | 40 |
| GERMANY | 18 |
| CHINA | 5 |
| ITALY | 5 |
| SINGAPORE | 5 |
| TAIWAN | 4 |
| BELGIUM | 3 |
| HONG KONG | 2 |
| INDIA | 2 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | 43 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 32 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 20 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 11 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 7 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 7 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 7 |
| TACOMA, WA | 3 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 2 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 2 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 848610 — Machines and apparatus for the manufacture of boules or wafers. 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 8486
Other six-digit codes in HS 8486: Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits or flat panel displays, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Machines and apparatus for the manufacture of boules or wafers
Who imports Machines and apparatus for the manufacture of boules or wafers (HS 848610)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Machines and apparatus for the manufacture of boules or wafers include GLOBALWAFERS AMERICA LLC, HANWHA Q CELLS GEORGIA INC, GTI TECHNOLOGIES INC, WOLFSPEED INC, and RENA TECHNOLOGIES NA SPRAY.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Machines and apparatus for the manufacture of boules or wafers?
GLOBALWAFERS AMERICA LLC is the largest U.S. importer of Machines and apparatus for the manufacture of boules or wafers (HS 848610), with 24 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Machines and apparatus for the manufacture of boules or wafers?
Leading suppliers shipping Machines and apparatus for the manufacture of boules or wafers (HS 848610) to the U.S. include TAKATORI CORP, MICRO ENGINEERING INC, HANWHA CORP, SUMITOMO HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD, and DISCO CORP.
How many U.S. shipments of Machines and apparatus for the manufacture of boules or wafers are there?
ImportDoor has 137 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 848610, spanning Apr 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Machines and apparatus for the manufacture of boules or wafers imported from?
Machines and apparatus for the manufacture of boules or wafers is imported into the U.S. primarily from REPUBLIC OF KOREA, JAPAN, and GERMANY.
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