Xylenes, m-Xylene (HS 290242)
Xylenes, m-Xylene (HS 290242) has 1,173 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Xylenes, m-Xylene is DUPONT SPECIALTY PRODUCTS USA LLC, with 153 shipments, followed by TEIJIN ARAMID USA INC and PANASONIC INDUSTRIAL EUROPE GMBH. The leading supplier is AMINO CHEM HK CO LTD, with 186 shipments, followed by AARTI INDUSTRIES LIMITED and TEIJIN CORP. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and INDIA, arriving primarily at HOUSTON, TX. 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 July 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Xylenes, m-Xylene (HS 290242), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is AMINO CHEM HK CO LTD → DUPONT SPECIALTY PRODUCTS USA LLC with 114 shipments, followed by TEIJIN CORP → TEIJIN ARAMID USA INC (70) and AARTI INDUSTRIES LIMITED → DUPONT SPECIALTY PRODUCTS USA LLC (38).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| DUPONT SPECIALTY PRODUCTS USA LLC | 153 |
| TEIJIN ARAMID USA INC | 70 |
| PANASONIC INDUSTRIAL EUROPE GMBH | 45 |
| ARROW SPECIALTIES USA LLC | 41 |
| MGC ADVANCED POLYMERS INC | 40 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| AMINO CHEM HK CO LTD | 186 |
| AARTI INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 74 |
| TEIJIN CORP | 72 |
| MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY | 65 |
| ECOPRO BM CO LTD | 46 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 565 |
| INDIA | 103 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 101 |
| JAPAN | 94 |
| THAILAND | 71 |
| MEXICO | 50 |
| SPAIN | 24 |
| VIET NAM | 23 |
| ITALY | 18 |
| BELGIUM | 17 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | 244 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 211 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 153 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 144 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 135 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 82 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 54 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 26 |
| TACOMA, WA | 25 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 17 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 290242 — Xylenes, m-Xylene. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
Not sure this is the right code? Search all 5,700+ subheadings with the free HS code lookup, or see which product categories are growing in our quarterly State of U.S. Imports reports.
Frequently asked questions about importing Xylenes, m-Xylene
Who imports Xylenes, m-Xylene (HS 290242)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Xylenes, m-Xylene include DUPONT SPECIALTY PRODUCTS USA LLC, TEIJIN ARAMID USA INC, PANASONIC INDUSTRIAL EUROPE GMBH, ARROW SPECIALTIES USA LLC, and MGC ADVANCED POLYMERS INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Xylenes, m-Xylene?
DUPONT SPECIALTY PRODUCTS USA LLC is the largest U.S. importer of Xylenes, m-Xylene (HS 290242), with 153 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Xylenes, m-Xylene?
Leading suppliers shipping Xylenes, m-Xylene (HS 290242) to the U.S. include AMINO CHEM HK CO LTD, AARTI INDUSTRIES LIMITED, TEIJIN CORP, MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY, and ECOPRO BM CO LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Xylenes, m-Xylene are there?
ImportDoor has 1,173 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 290242, spanning Jan 2020 to Jul 2026.
Where is Xylenes, m-Xylene imported from?
Xylenes, m-Xylene is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, INDIA, and REPUBLIC OF KOREA.
Find Xylenes, m-Xylene importers & suppliers
Get the complete list of U.S. importers and global suppliers for HS 290242, with contact details and container-level shipment records on ImportDoor.
Start for free