G.V.W. not exceeding 5 metric tons (HS 870431)
G.V.W. not exceeding 5 metric tons (HS 870431) has 18,314 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jun 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of G.V.W. not exceeding 5 metric tons is MAHLE ENGINE COMPONENTS USA INC, with 804 shipments, followed by MAHLE INC and GENERAL MOTORS. The leading supplier is BE FORWARD CO LTD, with 2,673 shipments, followed by MITSUI CO LTD and DIYATA JAPAN CO LTD. Goods originate mainly from JAPAN and CHINA, arriving primarily at JACKSONVILLE, FL. 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/870431-g-v-w-not-exceeding-5-metric-tons
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for G.V.W. not exceeding 5 metric tons (HS 870431), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is SHANGHAI JIECHENG MACHINERY & MOTOR CENGLIN → MAHLE INC with 469 shipments, followed by BE FORWARD CO LTD → AMANDA BARCSANSKY (90) and BE FORWARD CO LTD → BRANDON LAVALETTE (74).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| MAHLE ENGINE COMPONENTS USA INC | 804 |
| MAHLE INC | 555 |
| GENERAL MOTORS | 458 |
| VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO S A DE C V | 410 |
| FAST TRACK WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS INC | 203 |
| SKY AUTO | 158 |
| KATHRYN SANDIFER LLC | 139 |
| AMANDA BARCSANSKY | 110 |
| WORLDWIDE AUTO IMPORT & EXPORT LLC | 91 |
| BRP EUROPEAN DISTRIBUTION SA | 90 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| BE FORWARD CO LTD | 2,673 |
| MITSUI CO LTD | 1,792 |
| DIYATA JAPAN CO LTD | 794 |
| YOSHIDA AUTO TSUTOMU YOSHIDA | 476 |
| SHANGHAI JIECHENG MACHINERY & MOTOR CENGLIN | 469 |
| DF YOUNG AS AGENT FOR GMOD DETROIT RISK AND ACCOUNT OF GM DE MEXICO S RL DE CV | 455 |
| CAR FROM JAPAN CO LTD | 403 |
| VOLKSWAGEN DO BRASIL INDUSTRIA | 373 |
| 3SJAPAN INC | 372 |
| NIKKYO CO LTD | 338 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| JAPAN | 12,379 |
| CHINA | 1,694 |
| JAMAICA | 773 |
| MEXICO | 767 |
| BRAZIL | 491 |
| ITALY | 243 |
| THAILAND | 214 |
| PORTUGAL | 129 |
| BELGIUM | 124 |
| SWITZERLAND | 112 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| JACKSONVILLE, FL | 2,239 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 2,206 |
| TACOMA, WA | 1,906 |
| HONOLULU, HI | 1,707 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 1,434 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 1,378 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 1,186 |
| FREEPORT, TX | 1,048 |
| SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO | 640 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 576 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 870431 — 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.
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Frequently asked questions about importing G.V.W. not exceeding 5 metric tons
Who imports G.V.W. not exceeding 5 metric tons (HS 870431)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of G.V.W. not exceeding 5 metric tons include MAHLE ENGINE COMPONENTS USA INC, MAHLE INC, GENERAL MOTORS, VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO S A DE C V, and FAST TRACK WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of G.V.W. not exceeding 5 metric tons?
MAHLE ENGINE COMPONENTS USA INC is the largest U.S. importer of G.V.W. not exceeding 5 metric tons (HS 870431), with 804 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 870431) to the U.S. include BE FORWARD CO LTD, MITSUI CO LTD, DIYATA JAPAN CO LTD, YOSHIDA AUTO TSUTOMU YOSHIDA, and SHANGHAI JIECHENG MACHINERY & MOTOR CENGLIN.
How many U.S. shipments of G.V.W. not exceeding 5 metric tons are there?
ImportDoor has 18,314 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 870431, spanning Jun 2019 to Aug 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, CHINA, and JAMAICA.
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