Drawings, engravings, etchings, lithographs, woodcuts, sound recordings, recorded video tapes and photographic and other prints, all the foregoing whether bound or unbound, and exposed photographic films (including motion-picture films) whether or not developed (HS 981000)
Drawings, engravings, etchings, lithographs, woodcuts, sound recordings, recorded video tapes and photographic and other prints, all the foregoing whether bound or unbound, and exposed photographic films (including motion-picture films) whether or not developed (HS 981000) has 12,023 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Dec 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Drawings, engravings, etchings, lithographs, woodcuts, sound recordings, recorded video tapes and photographic and other prints, all the foregoing whether bound or unbound, and exposed photographic films (including motion-picture films) whether or not developed is VIKING LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT, with 1,092 shipments, followed by JOFRAN SALES INC and SMITH & NEPHEW INC. The leading supplier is VIKING LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT, with 1,073 shipments, followed by JOFRAN SALES INC and JOFRAN SALES INC C/O GEMADEPT. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and VIET NAM, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. Import volume has risen over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
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The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Drawings, engravings, etchings, lithographs, woodcuts, sound recordings, recorded video tapes and photographic and other prints, all the foregoing whether bound or unbound, and exposed photographic films (including motion-picture films) whether or not developed (HS 981000), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is VIKING LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT → VIKING LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT with 1,029 shipments, followed by JOFRAN SALES INC → JOFRAN SALES INC (372) and JOFRAN SALES INC C/O GEMADEPT → JOFRAN SALES INC (207).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| VIKING LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT | 1,092 |
| JOFRAN SALES INC | 623 |
| SMITH & NEPHEW INC | 299 |
| SURVITEC SAFETY SOLUTIONS US LLC | 283 |
| ANHEUSER BUSCH INC | 192 |
| RTG FURNITURE CORP | 156 |
| NEW BALANCE ATHLETICS INC | 152 |
| WALMART INC | 145 |
| VIKING LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT INC | 144 |
| CAMSO USA INC | 131 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| VIKING LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT | 1,073 |
| JOFRAN SALES INC | 423 |
| JOFRAN SALES INC C/O GEMADEPT | 218 |
| STERIGENICS SHANGHAI ETO LTD | 190 |
| JING BO VIET NAM CO LTD | 153 |
| HANGZHOU XIAOSHAN PHOENIX TEXTILE C | 143 |
| SURVITEC GROUP LTD | 136 |
| SICHUAN TIANYU CULTURE COMMUNICATIO | 118 |
| LA REGINA DI SAN MARZANO DI ANTONIO | 101 |
| SUZHOU BETACERA TECHNOLOGY CO LTD | 99 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 4,735 |
| VIET NAM | 1,271 |
| ITALY | 561 |
| GERMANY | 465 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 398 |
| BELGIUM | 393 |
| SPAIN | 331 |
| INDIA | 276 |
| MEXICO | 242 |
| MALAYSIA | 163 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 2,232 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 1,756 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 1,463 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 1,401 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 976 |
| MIAMI, FL | 445 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 429 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 415 |
| TACOMA, WA | 414 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 405 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 981000 — Drawings, engravings, etchings, lithographs, woodcuts, sound recordings, recorded video tapes and photographic and other prints, all the foregoing whether bound or unbound, and exposed photographic films (including motion-picture films) whether or not developed. 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 Drawings, engravings, etchings, lithographs, woodcuts, sound recordings, recorded video tapes and photographic and other prints, all the foregoing whether bound or unbound, and exposed photographic films (including motion-picture films) whether or not developed
Who imports Drawings, engravings, etchings, lithographs, woodcuts, sound recordings, recorded video tapes and photographic and other prints, all the foregoing whether bound or unbound, and exposed photographic films (including motion-picture films) whether or not developed (HS 981000)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Drawings, engravings, etchings, lithographs, woodcuts, sound recordings, recorded video tapes and photographic and other prints, all the foregoing whether bound or unbound, and exposed photographic films (including motion-picture films) whether or not developed include VIKING LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT, JOFRAN SALES INC, SMITH & NEPHEW INC, SURVITEC SAFETY SOLUTIONS US LLC, and ANHEUSER BUSCH INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Drawings, engravings, etchings, lithographs, woodcuts, sound recordings, recorded video tapes and photographic and other prints, all the foregoing whether bound or unbound, and exposed photographic films (including motion-picture films) whether or not developed?
VIKING LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT is the largest U.S. importer of Drawings, engravings, etchings, lithographs, woodcuts, sound recordings, recorded video tapes and photographic and other prints, all the foregoing whether bound or unbound, and exposed photographic films (including motion-picture films) whether or not developed (HS 981000), with 1,092 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Drawings, engravings, etchings, lithographs, woodcuts, sound recordings, recorded video tapes and photographic and other prints, all the foregoing whether bound or unbound, and exposed photographic films (including motion-picture films) whether or not developed?
Leading suppliers shipping Drawings, engravings, etchings, lithographs, woodcuts, sound recordings, recorded video tapes and photographic and other prints, all the foregoing whether bound or unbound, and exposed photographic films (including motion-picture films) whether or not developed (HS 981000) to the U.S. include VIKING LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT, JOFRAN SALES INC, JOFRAN SALES INC C/O GEMADEPT, STERIGENICS SHANGHAI ETO LTD, and JING BO VIET NAM CO LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Drawings, engravings, etchings, lithographs, woodcuts, sound recordings, recorded video tapes and photographic and other prints, all the foregoing whether bound or unbound, and exposed photographic films (including motion-picture films) whether or not developed are there?
ImportDoor has 12,023 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 981000, spanning Dec 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is Drawings, engravings, etchings, lithographs, woodcuts, sound recordings, recorded video tapes and photographic and other prints, all the foregoing whether bound or unbound, and exposed photographic films (including motion-picture films) whether or not developed imported from?
Drawings, engravings, etchings, lithographs, woodcuts, sound recordings, recorded video tapes and photographic and other prints, all the foregoing whether bound or unbound, and exposed photographic films (including motion-picture films) whether or not developed is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, VIET NAM, and ITALY.
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