Motor vehicles for the transport of goods, other (HS 870490)
Motor vehicles for the transport of goods, other (HS 870490) has 10,989 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Motor vehicles for the transport of goods, other is NISSAN ARGENTINA S A, with 873 shipments, followed by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA INC and TRIM STAR. The leading supplier is NISSAN MEXICANA S A DE C V, with 1,291 shipments, followed by BALTIC AUTO SHIPPING INC and MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORP. Goods originate mainly from MEXICO and BAHAMAS, arriving primarily at CHARLESTON, SC. 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/870490-motor-vehicles-for-the-transport-of-goods-other
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Motor vehicles for the transport of goods, other (HS 870490), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is NISSAN MEXICANA S A DE C V → NISSAN ARGENTINA S A with 824 shipments, followed by MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORP → MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA INC (520) and NISSAN MEXICANA S A DE C V → RENAULT ARGENTINA S A (255).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NISSAN ARGENTINA S A | 873 |
| MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA INC | 543 |
| TRIM STAR | 316 |
| RENAULT ARGENTINA S A | 255 |
| UAB TRANSLAIVA | 235 |
| VOLKSWAGEN CANADA | 213 |
| SIGMA INTERNATIONAL | 192 |
| BALTIC AUTO SHIPPING INC FILIALAS | 146 |
| UAB BALTIC AUTO SHIPPING | 123 |
| ADAM OPEL GMBH ASSEMBLY PLT | 120 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NISSAN MEXICANA S A DE C V | 1,291 |
| BALTIC AUTO SHIPPING INC | 824 |
| MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORP | 647 |
| VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO S A DE C V | 374 |
| ATLANTIC EXPRESS CORP | 344 |
| VICTORA AUTO PVT LTD | 306 |
| DAEYANG PLATECH INC | 242 |
| AMERICAN FREIGHT LINE SOUTHEAST IN | 195 |
| RSB TRANSMISSIONS I LTD | 150 |
| SUZUKI MOTOR CORP | 129 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| MEXICO | 2,365 |
| BAHAMAS | 1,867 |
| INDIA | 977 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 964 |
| CANADA | 945 |
| JAPAN | 849 |
| CHINA | 646 |
| BELGIUM | 337 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 306 |
| COSTA RICA | 224 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHARLESTON, SC | 1,921 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 1,882 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 869 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 718 |
| TACOMA, WA | 643 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 553 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 509 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 490 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 452 |
| PORT HUENEME, CA | 330 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 870490 — Motor vehicles for the transport of goods, other. 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 8704
Other six-digit codes in HS 8704: Motor vehicles for the transport of goods, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Motor vehicles for the transport of goods, other
Who imports Motor vehicles for the transport of goods, other (HS 870490)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Motor vehicles for the transport of goods, other include NISSAN ARGENTINA S A, MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA INC, TRIM STAR, RENAULT ARGENTINA S A, and UAB TRANSLAIVA.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Motor vehicles for the transport of goods, other?
NISSAN ARGENTINA S A is the largest U.S. importer of Motor vehicles for the transport of goods, other (HS 870490), with 873 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Motor vehicles for the transport of goods, other?
Leading suppliers shipping Motor vehicles for the transport of goods, other (HS 870490) to the U.S. include NISSAN MEXICANA S A DE C V, BALTIC AUTO SHIPPING INC, MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORP, VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO S A DE C V, and ATLANTIC EXPRESS CORP.
How many U.S. shipments of Motor vehicles for the transport of goods, other are there?
ImportDoor has 10,989 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 870490, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Motor vehicles for the transport of goods, other imported from?
Motor vehicles for the transport of goods, other is imported into the U.S. primarily from MEXICO, BAHAMAS, and INDIA.
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