G.V.W. not exceeding 5 metric tons (HS 870421)
G.V.W. not exceeding 5 metric tons (HS 870421) has 5,946 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jun 2026. The largest U.S. importer of G.V.W. not exceeding 5 metric tons is KOMATSU LTD, with 139 shipments, followed by SOUTHWEST PORT SERVICES INC and GENERAL MOTORS URUGUAY S A. The leading supplier is SEACO SHIPPING SA, with 1,436 shipments, followed by BE FORWARD CO LTD and KOMATSU LTD. Goods originate mainly from JAPAN and BELGIUM, arriving primarily at LONG BEACH, CA. 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 June 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for G.V.W. not exceeding 5 metric tons (HS 870421), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is KOMATSU LTD → KOMATSU LTD with 139 shipments, followed by MERCEDES BENZ AG → MERCEDES BENZ MEXICO S DE R L DE (47) and MERCEDES BENZ AG → MERCEDES BENZ MEXICO S DE R L DE AV SANTA FE (22).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| KOMATSU LTD | 139 |
| SOUTHWEST PORT SERVICES INC | 81 |
| GENERAL MOTORS URUGUAY S A | 72 |
| MERCEDES BENZ MEXICO S DE R L DE | 46 |
| TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC | 41 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SEACO SHIPPING SA | 1,436 |
| BE FORWARD CO LTD | 199 |
| KOMATSU LTD | 139 |
| MERCEDES BENZ AG | 127 |
| MED SERVICES OVERSEAS LTD | 121 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| JAPAN | 2,519 |
| BELGIUM | 1,174 |
| MEXICO | 253 |
| CHINA | 241 |
| ITALY | 233 |
| GUAM | 231 |
| GERMANY | 215 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 137 |
| JAMAICA | 130 |
| INDIA | 84 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LONG BEACH, CA | 1,591 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 705 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 478 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 442 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 388 |
| HONOLULU, HI | 354 |
| TACOMA, WA | 327 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 287 |
| SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO | 224 |
| JACKSONVILLE, FL | 222 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 870421 — G.V.W. not exceeding 5 metric tons. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
Frequently asked questions about importing G.V.W. not exceeding 5 metric tons
Who imports G.V.W. not exceeding 5 metric tons (HS 870421)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of G.V.W. not exceeding 5 metric tons include KOMATSU LTD, SOUTHWEST PORT SERVICES INC, GENERAL MOTORS URUGUAY S A, MERCEDES BENZ MEXICO S DE R L DE, and TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of G.V.W. not exceeding 5 metric tons?
KOMATSU LTD is the largest U.S. importer of G.V.W. not exceeding 5 metric tons (HS 870421), with 139 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of G.V.W. not exceeding 5 metric tons?
Leading suppliers shipping G.V.W. not exceeding 5 metric tons (HS 870421) to the U.S. include SEACO SHIPPING SA, BE FORWARD CO LTD, KOMATSU LTD, MERCEDES BENZ AG, and MED SERVICES OVERSEAS LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of G.V.W. not exceeding 5 metric tons are there?
ImportDoor has 5,946 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 870421, spanning Jan 2020 to Jun 2026.
Where is G.V.W. not exceeding 5 metric tons imported from?
G.V.W. not exceeding 5 metric tons is imported into the U.S. primarily from JAPAN, BELGIUM, and MEXICO.
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