Ball point pens, other (HS 960899)
Ball point pens, other (HS 960899) has 2,542 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jun 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Ball point pens, other is POREX CORP, with 106 shipments, followed by ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD and FREUDENBERG HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS LP. The leading supplier is POREX TECHNOLOGIES SDN BHD, with 110 shipments, followed by ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD and HOECHSTMASS BALZER GMBH. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and TAIWAN, arriving primarily at LOS ANGELES, CA. 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/960899-ball-point-pens-other
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Ball point pens, other (HS 960899), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is POREX TECHNOLOGIES SDN BHD → POREX CORP with 105 shipments, followed by ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD → ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD (76) and REDIWRITE 3F → WEST TEXAS LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND (59).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| POREX CORP | 106 |
| ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD | 76 |
| FREUDENBERG HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS LP | 75 |
| WEST TEXAS LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND | 65 |
| PENN STATE INDUSTRIES | 63 |
| ZEBRA PEN CORP | 56 |
| AMERICAN KUSA CORP | 52 |
| SANFORD L P | 50 |
| PRYM CONSUMER USA INC | 42 |
| ANGELCARE USA LLC | 41 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| POREX TECHNOLOGIES SDN BHD | 110 |
| ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD | 76 |
| HOECHSTMASS BALZER GMBH | 62 |
| REDIWRITE 3F | 59 |
| ZEBRA CO LTD | 59 |
| EAST LONGITUDE TRADE CO LTD | 57 |
| GORDON AUTO BODY PARTS CO LTD | 57 |
| FREUDENBERG HOME AND CLEANING SOLUT | 55 |
| SUHAN CORP | 54 |
| REDIWRITE CO LTD | 41 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 962 |
| TAIWAN | 423 |
| JAPAN | 155 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 146 |
| MALAYSIA | 115 |
| INDIA | 101 |
| ITALY | 95 |
| GERMANY | 82 |
| HONG KONG | 52 |
| MEXICO | 48 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 613 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 483 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 446 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 289 |
| TACOMA, WA | 143 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 99 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 92 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 55 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 54 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 53 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 960899 — Ball point pens, 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 9608
Other six-digit codes in HS 9608: Ball point pens, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Ball point pens, other
Who imports Ball point pens, other (HS 960899)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Ball point pens, other include POREX CORP, ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD, FREUDENBERG HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS LP, WEST TEXAS LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND, and PENN STATE INDUSTRIES.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Ball point pens, other?
POREX CORP is the largest U.S. importer of Ball point pens, other (HS 960899), with 106 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Ball point pens, other?
Leading suppliers shipping Ball point pens, other (HS 960899) to the U.S. include POREX TECHNOLOGIES SDN BHD, ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD, HOECHSTMASS BALZER GMBH, REDIWRITE 3F, and ZEBRA CO LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Ball point pens, other are there?
ImportDoor has 2,542 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 960899, spanning Jun 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is Ball point pens, other imported from?
Ball point pens, other is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, TAIWAN, and JAPAN.
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