Starter motors and dual purpose starter-generators (HS 851140)
Starter motors and dual purpose starter-generators (HS 851140) has 29,026 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Aug 2018 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Starter motors and dual purpose starter-generators is CLORE AUTOMOTIVE, with 1,238 shipments, followed by HARVEY IMPORT LLC and GENERA CORP. The leading supplier is HAYCO DOMINICAN REPUBLIC CO, with 629 shipments, followed by WUXI SUSUN AUTOPARTS CO LTD and VALEO ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS KOREA LTD. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and VIET NAM, 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/851140-starter-motors-and-dual-purpose-starter-generators
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Starter motors and dual purpose starter-generators (HS 851140), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is HAYCO DOMINICAN REPUBLIC CO → HARVEY IMPORT LLC with 627 shipments, followed by WUXI SUSUN AUTOPARTS CO LTD → GENERA CORP (493) and MARSHELL ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO LTD → CLORE AUTOMOTIVE (490).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CLORE AUTOMOTIVE | 1,238 |
| HARVEY IMPORT LLC | 947 |
| GENERA CORP | 870 |
| ROMAINE ELECTRIC CORP | 622 |
| SEG AUTOMOTIVE NORTH AMERICA LLC | 473 |
| PULSAR PRODUCTS INC | 406 |
| WAI GLOBAL DIV OF WETHERILL ASSOCIATES INC | 338 |
| BBB INDUSTRIES | 332 |
| MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA INC | 332 |
| VITESCO TECHNOLOGIES USA LLC | 330 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HAYCO DOMINICAN REPUBLIC CO | 629 |
| WUXI SUSUN AUTOPARTS CO LTD | 582 |
| VALEO ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS KOREA LTD | 533 |
| DUCAR TECHNOLOGY CO LTD | 531 |
| MARSHELL ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO LTD | 490 |
| LE LONG VIETNAM CO LTD | 425 |
| ZHEJIANG MAGNETO ELECTROMOTOR CO | 339 |
| RING PLUS AQUA LTD | 298 |
| HAYCO MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 274 |
| TALWAY VIETNAM CO LTD | 268 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 15,446 |
| VIET NAM | 2,626 |
| JAPAN | 1,535 |
| INDIA | 1,375 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 1,299 |
| TAIWAN | 907 |
| GERMANY | 675 |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | 667 |
| THAILAND | 561 |
| HONG KONG | 528 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LONG BEACH, CA | 7,767 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 7,299 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 3,286 |
| TACOMA, WA | 2,029 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 1,478 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 1,323 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 1,048 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 883 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 706 |
| SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO | 697 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 851140 — Starter motors and dual purpose starter-generators. 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 8511
Other six-digit codes in HS 8511: Electrical ignition or starting equipment of a kind used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines (for example, ignition magnetos, magneto-dynamos, ignition coils, spark plugs and glow plugs, starter motors), with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Starter motors and dual purpose starter-generators
Who imports Starter motors and dual purpose starter-generators (HS 851140)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Starter motors and dual purpose starter-generators include CLORE AUTOMOTIVE, HARVEY IMPORT LLC, GENERA CORP, ROMAINE ELECTRIC CORP, and SEG AUTOMOTIVE NORTH AMERICA LLC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Starter motors and dual purpose starter-generators?
CLORE AUTOMOTIVE is the largest U.S. importer of Starter motors and dual purpose starter-generators (HS 851140), with 1,238 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Starter motors and dual purpose starter-generators?
Leading suppliers shipping Starter motors and dual purpose starter-generators (HS 851140) to the U.S. include HAYCO DOMINICAN REPUBLIC CO, WUXI SUSUN AUTOPARTS CO LTD, VALEO ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS KOREA LTD, DUCAR TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, and MARSHELL ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Starter motors and dual purpose starter-generators are there?
ImportDoor has 29,026 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 851140, spanning Aug 2018 to Aug 2026.
Where is Starter motors and dual purpose starter-generators imported from?
Starter motors and dual purpose starter-generators is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, VIET NAM, and JAPAN.
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