Substantial containers and holders, if products of the United States (including shooks and staves of United States production when returned as boxes or barrels containing merchandise), or if of foreign production and previously imported and duty (if any) thereon paid, or if of a class specified by the Secretary of the Treasury as instruments of international traffic, repair components for containers of foreign production which are instruments of international traffic, and accessories and equipment for such containers, whether the accessories and equipment are imported with a container to be reexported separately or with another container, or imported separately to be reexported with a container (HS 980300)
Substantial containers and holders, if products of the United States (including shooks and staves of United States production when returned as boxes or barrels containing merchandise), or if of foreign production and previously imported and duty (if any) thereon paid, or if of a class specified by the Secretary of the Treasury as instruments of international traffic, repair components for containers of foreign production which are instruments of international traffic, and accessories and equipment for such containers, whether the accessories and equipment are imported with a container to be reexported separately or with another container, or imported separately to be reexported with a container (HS 980300) has 907 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Substantial containers and holders, if products of the United States (including shooks and staves of United States production when returned as boxes or barrels containing merchandise), or if of foreign production and previously imported and duty (if any) thereon paid, or if of a class specified by the Secretary of the Treasury as instruments of international traffic, repair components for containers of foreign production which are instruments of international traffic, and accessories and equipment for such containers, whether the accessories and equipment are imported with a container to be reexported separately or with another container, or imported separately to be reexported with a container is BMW CONSOLIDATION SERVICES CO LLC, with 136 shipments, followed by NEX TRANSPORT INC and IWATANI CORP. The leading supplier is SIME DARBY AUTO BAVARIA SDN BHD, with 136 shipments, followed by HONDA AUTOM VEIS DO BRASIL LTDA and IWATANI CORP. Goods originate mainly from JAPAN and MALAYSIA, arriving primarily at CHARLESTON, SC. Import volume has risen over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
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The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Substantial containers and holders, if products of the United States (including shooks and staves of United States production when returned as boxes or barrels containing merchandise), or if of foreign production and previously imported and duty (if any) thereon paid, or if of a class specified by the Secretary of the Treasury as instruments of international traffic, repair components for containers of foreign production which are instruments of international traffic, and accessories and equipment for such containers, whether the accessories and equipment are imported with a container to be reexported separately or with another container, or imported separately to be reexported with a container (HS 980300), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is SIME DARBY AUTO BAVARIA SDN BHD → BMW CONSOLIDATION SERVICES CO LLC with 136 shipments, followed by HONDA AUTOM VEIS DO BRASIL LTDA → NEX TRANSPORT INC (62) and IWATANI CORP → IWATANI CORP (61).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| BMW CONSOLIDATION SERVICES CO LLC | 136 |
| NEX TRANSPORT INC | 63 |
| IWATANI CORP | 62 |
| NOVA CHEMICALS INCORPORATED | 28 |
| SAMTEC INC | 28 |
| BVPV STYRENICS LLC | 27 |
| IMODAL 6801 LAKE WORTH | 23 |
| COST U LESS | 20 |
| ALBEMARLE CORP | 17 |
| BIOMUNE COMPANY | 16 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SIME DARBY AUTO BAVARIA SDN BHD | 136 |
| HONDA AUTOM VEIS DO BRASIL LTDA | 62 |
| IWATANI CORP | 61 |
| MEPAVEX LOGISTICS BV | 55 |
| COST U LESS | 22 |
| MOL LOGISTICS MEXICO S DE RL DE CV | 19 |
| BRASKEM S/A PE | 15 |
| DOW AGROSCIENCES LTD | 14 |
| SAMTEC INTERCONNECT ASSEMBLY COSTA PARQUE INDUSTRIAL ZETA MONTECILLOS 550MTRS OESTE Y 500MTRS SUR COOPEMONTECILLOS R L | 14 |
| GILDAN MAYAN TEXTILES S DE R L | 12 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| JAPAN | 186 |
| MALAYSIA | 143 |
| BELGIUM | 121 |
| BRAZIL | 92 |
| INDIA | 72 |
| MEXICO | 33 |
| COSTA RICA | 25 |
| GUAM | 24 |
| THAILAND | 21 |
| SINGAPORE | 19 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHARLESTON, SC | 142 |
| TACOMA, WA | 133 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 127 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 113 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 96 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 72 |
| CHESTER, PA | 55 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 35 |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | 31 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 23 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 980300 — Substantial containers and holders, if products of the United States (including shooks and staves of United States production when returned as boxes or barrels containing merchandise), or if of foreign production and previously imported and duty (if any) thereon paid, or if of a class specified by the Secretary of the Treasury as instruments of international traffic, repair components for containers of foreign production which are instruments of international traffic, and accessories and equipment for such containers, whether the accessories and equipment are imported with a container to be reexported separately or with another container, or imported separately to be reexported with a container. 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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Who imports Substantial containers and holders, if products of the United States (including shooks and staves of United States production when returned as boxes or barrels containing merchandise), or if of foreign production and previously imported and duty (if any) thereon paid, or if of a class specified by the Secretary of the Treasury as instruments of international traffic, repair components for containers of foreign production which are instruments of international traffic, and accessories and equipment for such containers, whether the accessories and equipment are imported with a container to be reexported separately or with another container, or imported separately to be reexported with a container (HS 980300)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Substantial containers and holders, if products of the United States (including shooks and staves of United States production when returned as boxes or barrels containing merchandise), or if of foreign production and previously imported and duty (if any) thereon paid, or if of a class specified by the Secretary of the Treasury as instruments of international traffic, repair components for containers of foreign production which are instruments of international traffic, and accessories and equipment for such containers, whether the accessories and equipment are imported with a container to be reexported separately or with another container, or imported separately to be reexported with a container include BMW CONSOLIDATION SERVICES CO LLC, NEX TRANSPORT INC, IWATANI CORP, NOVA CHEMICALS INCORPORATED, and SAMTEC INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Substantial containers and holders, if products of the United States (including shooks and staves of United States production when returned as boxes or barrels containing merchandise), or if of foreign production and previously imported and duty (if any) thereon paid, or if of a class specified by the Secretary of the Treasury as instruments of international traffic, repair components for containers of foreign production which are instruments of international traffic, and accessories and equipment for such containers, whether the accessories and equipment are imported with a container to be reexported separately or with another container, or imported separately to be reexported with a container?
BMW CONSOLIDATION SERVICES CO LLC is the largest U.S. importer of Substantial containers and holders, if products of the United States (including shooks and staves of United States production when returned as boxes or barrels containing merchandise), or if of foreign production and previously imported and duty (if any) thereon paid, or if of a class specified by the Secretary of the Treasury as instruments of international traffic, repair components for containers of foreign production which are instruments of international traffic, and accessories and equipment for such containers, whether the accessories and equipment are imported with a container to be reexported separately or with another container, or imported separately to be reexported with a container (HS 980300), with 136 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Substantial containers and holders, if products of the United States (including shooks and staves of United States production when returned as boxes or barrels containing merchandise), or if of foreign production and previously imported and duty (if any) thereon paid, or if of a class specified by the Secretary of the Treasury as instruments of international traffic, repair components for containers of foreign production which are instruments of international traffic, and accessories and equipment for such containers, whether the accessories and equipment are imported with a container to be reexported separately or with another container, or imported separately to be reexported with a container?
Leading suppliers shipping Substantial containers and holders, if products of the United States (including shooks and staves of United States production when returned as boxes or barrels containing merchandise), or if of foreign production and previously imported and duty (if any) thereon paid, or if of a class specified by the Secretary of the Treasury as instruments of international traffic, repair components for containers of foreign production which are instruments of international traffic, and accessories and equipment for such containers, whether the accessories and equipment are imported with a container to be reexported separately or with another container, or imported separately to be reexported with a container (HS 980300) to the U.S. include SIME DARBY AUTO BAVARIA SDN BHD, HONDA AUTOM VEIS DO BRASIL LTDA, IWATANI CORP, MEPAVEX LOGISTICS BV, and COST U LESS.
How many U.S. shipments of Substantial containers and holders, if products of the United States (including shooks and staves of United States production when returned as boxes or barrels containing merchandise), or if of foreign production and previously imported and duty (if any) thereon paid, or if of a class specified by the Secretary of the Treasury as instruments of international traffic, repair components for containers of foreign production which are instruments of international traffic, and accessories and equipment for such containers, whether the accessories and equipment are imported with a container to be reexported separately or with another container, or imported separately to be reexported with a container are there?
ImportDoor has 907 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 980300, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
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Substantial containers and holders, if products of the United States (including shooks and staves of United States production when returned as boxes or barrels containing merchandise), or if of foreign production and previously imported and duty (if any) thereon paid, or if of a class specified by the Secretary of the Treasury as instruments of international traffic, repair components for containers of foreign production which are instruments of international traffic, and accessories and equipment for such containers, whether the accessories and equipment are imported with a container to be reexported separately or with another container, or imported separately to be reexported with a container is imported into the U.S. primarily from JAPAN, MALAYSIA, and BELGIUM.
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