KAO CORP
KAO CORP is a supplier based in SPAIN with 1,527 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. It ranks #3 among suppliers of Heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, lactones (HS 293220) to the U.S. by shipment count. Its top U.S. customers include KAO USA INC, KAO SPECIALTIES AMERICAS LLC, and GIVAUDAN FRAGRANCES CORP, primarily ships HS code 293220. Shipments arrive primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. Shipment 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/supplier/kao-corp
See all 1,527 shipments of KAO CORP with dates, ports, consignees, filters and CSV export in the ImportDoor dashboard.
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Trade flow: products → U.S. importers
What KAO CORP ships and to whom — the strongest product-customer relationships in its shipment records. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is Heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, lactones → GIVAUDAN FRAGRANCES CORP with 67 shipments, followed by Pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations, personal deodor… → LOREAL USA (37) and Apparatus based on the use of alpha, beta, gamma or other ioniz… → GIVAUDAN FRAGRANCES CORP (34).
Top U.S. customers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| KAO USA INC | 343 |
| KAO SPECIALTIES AMERICAS LLC | 256 |
| GIVAUDAN FRAGRANCES CORP | 220 |
| KAO SPECIALTIES AMERICA LLC | 139 |
| KAO SPECIALTIES AMERICAS INC | 57 |
| LOREAL USA | 44 |
| GIVAUDAN FRAGRANCE CORP | 40 |
| KAO COLLINS INC | 34 |
| GIVAUDAN ARGENTINA S A | 25 |
| INTL FLAVO USA ND FRAGRANCES | 24 |
Top products (HS codes)
Unlock KAO CORP’s full product & HS-code breakdownOrigin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SPAIN | 952 |
| JAPAN | 493 |
| FRANCE | 61 |
| BELGIUM | 9 |
| PORTUGAL | 4 |
| MOROCCO | 2 |
| MEXICO | 2 |
| YUGOSLAVIA | 2 |
| CANADA | 1 |
| GERMANY | 1 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 774 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 344 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 268 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 34 |
| MIAMI, FL | 34 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 33 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 13 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 11 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 7 |
| TACOMA, WA | 4 |
Other suppliers of Heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, lactones
Suppliers that also ship Heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, lactones (HS 293220) to the U.S., ranked by shipment volume.
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| JUNGBUNZLAUER SA | 538 |
| ETERNIS FINE CHEMICALS LIMITED | 80 |
| DAICEL CORP | 58 |
| INGEVITY UK LTD | 50 |
Frequently asked questions about KAO CORP
Who are KAO CORP's top U.S. customers?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, KAO CORP's top U.S. importers include KAO USA INC, KAO SPECIALTIES AMERICAS LLC, GIVAUDAN FRAGRANCES CORP, KAO SPECIALTIES AMERICA LLC, and KAO SPECIALTIES AMERICAS INC.
What does KAO CORP export?
KAO CORP's most frequent shipments fall under HS codes 293220, 291469, and 902229.
Is KAO CORP a major supplier of Heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, lactones?
Yes — based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading shipment counts, KAO CORP is the #3 supplier of Heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, lactones (HS 293220) to the U.S.
Where does KAO CORP ship from?
KAO CORP ships primarily from SPAIN, JAPAN, and FRANCE.
How many shipments does KAO CORP have?
ImportDoor has 1,527 U.S. import shipment records for KAO CORP, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Which U.S. ports does KAO CORP ship to?
KAO CORP's shipments arrive primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ and CHARLESTON, SC.
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