Xylenes, p-Xylene (HS 290243)
Xylenes, p-Xylene (HS 290243) has 20,991 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jun 2018 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Xylenes, p-Xylene is VOLKSWAGEN ARGENTINA S A, with 343 shipments, followed by VOLKSWAGEN DO BRASIL INDUSTRIA DE VEICULOS AUTOMOTORES LTDA and K RAIN MANUFACTURING CORP. The leading supplier is VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO S A DE C V, with 678 shipments, followed by VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV and C & S INDUSTRIES. Goods originate mainly from MEXICO and SPAIN, 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, p-Xylene (HS 290243), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO S A DE C V → VOLKSWAGEN ARGENTINA S A with 343 shipments, followed by VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO S A DE C V → VOLKSWAGEN DO BRASIL INDUSTRIA DE VEICULOS AUTOMOTORES LTDA (229) and C & S INDUSTRIES → K RAIN MANUFACTURING CORP (225).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN ARGENTINA S A | 343 |
| VOLKSWAGEN DO BRASIL INDUSTRIA DE VEICULOS AUTOMOTORES LTDA | 308 |
| K RAIN MANUFACTURING CORP | 226 |
| CUPID FOUNDATIONS INC | 210 |
| VOLKSWAGEN ARGENTINA SA | 194 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO S A DE C V | 678 |
| VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV | 263 |
| C & S INDUSTRIES | 225 |
| RICHEL GROUP | 196 |
| SURPACK S A | 167 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| MEXICO | 8,004 |
| SPAIN | 2,938 |
| CHINA | 1,559 |
| ITALY | 1,067 |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | 882 |
| GUATEMALA | 872 |
| COLUMBIA | 494 |
| LAO | 468 |
| BELGIUM | 410 |
| COSTA RICA | 389 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | 8,121 |
| MIAMI, FL | 3,405 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 3,042 |
| SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO | 1,380 |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | 1,263 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 722 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 437 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 429 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 394 |
| WEST PALM BEACH, FL | 245 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 290243 — Xylenes, p-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.
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Frequently asked questions about importing Xylenes, p-Xylene
Who imports Xylenes, p-Xylene (HS 290243)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Xylenes, p-Xylene include VOLKSWAGEN ARGENTINA S A, VOLKSWAGEN DO BRASIL INDUSTRIA DE VEICULOS AUTOMOTORES LTDA, K RAIN MANUFACTURING CORP, CUPID FOUNDATIONS INC, and VOLKSWAGEN ARGENTINA SA.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Xylenes, p-Xylene?
VOLKSWAGEN ARGENTINA S A is the largest U.S. importer of Xylenes, p-Xylene (HS 290243), with 343 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Xylenes, p-Xylene?
Leading suppliers shipping Xylenes, p-Xylene (HS 290243) to the U.S. include VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO S A DE C V, VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV, C & S INDUSTRIES, RICHEL GROUP, and SURPACK S A.
How many U.S. shipments of Xylenes, p-Xylene are there?
ImportDoor has 20,991 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 290243, spanning Jun 2018 to Jul 2026.
Where is Xylenes, p-Xylene imported from?
Xylenes, p-Xylene is imported into the U.S. primarily from MEXICO, SPAIN, and CHINA.
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