Other organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale, cationic (HS 340241)
Other organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale, cationic (HS 340241) has 175 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Feb 2022 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Other organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale, cationic is BYK USA INC, with 12 shipments, followed by IWASE COSFA USA INC and STEPAN EUROPE. The leading supplier is BYK CHEMIE GMBH, with 16 shipments, followed by IWASE COSFA CO LTD and MIWON COMMERCIAL CO LTD. Goods originate mainly from REPUBLIC OF KOREA and MEXICO, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. Import volume has held steady 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 Other organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale, cationic (HS 340241), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is BYK CHEMIE GMBH → BYK USA INC with 12 shipments, followed by IWASE COSFA CO LTD → IWASE COSFA USA INC (10) and STEPAN MEXICO SA DE CV → STEPAN EUROPE (8).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| BYK USA INC | 12 |
| IWASE COSFA USA INC | 10 |
| STEPAN EUROPE | 8 |
| AMERICAN RIVER BROKERAGE LTD | 7 |
| DD CHEMCO INC | 6 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| BYK CHEMIE GMBH | 16 |
| IWASE COSFA CO LTD | 16 |
| MIWON COMMERCIAL CO LTD | 15 |
| JIANGSU FEYMER TECHNOLOGY CO LTD | 11 |
| STEPAN MEXICO SA DE CV | 10 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 26 |
| MEXICO | 22 |
| NETHERLANDS | 22 |
| JAPAN | 20 |
| CHINA | 17 |
| SAINT HELENA | 13 |
| INDIA | 11 |
| GERMANY | 9 |
| SPAIN | 7 |
| IRELAND | 7 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 39 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 27 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 23 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 14 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 10 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 9 |
| MIAMI, FL | 9 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 7 |
| EVERETT, WA | 7 |
| TACOMA, WA | 6 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 340241 — Other organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale, cationic. 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 Other organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale, cationic
Who imports Other organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale, cationic (HS 340241)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Other organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale, cationic include BYK USA INC, IWASE COSFA USA INC, STEPAN EUROPE, AMERICAN RIVER BROKERAGE LTD, and DD CHEMCO INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Other organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale, cationic?
BYK USA INC is the largest U.S. importer of Other organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale, cationic (HS 340241), with 12 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Other organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale, cationic?
Leading suppliers shipping Other organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale, cationic (HS 340241) to the U.S. include BYK CHEMIE GMBH, IWASE COSFA CO LTD, MIWON COMMERCIAL CO LTD, JIANGSU FEYMER TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, and STEPAN MEXICO SA DE CV.
How many U.S. shipments of Other organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale, cationic are there?
ImportDoor has 175 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 340241, spanning Feb 2022 to Jul 2026.
Where is Other organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale, cationic imported from?
Other organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale, cationic is imported into the U.S. primarily from REPUBLIC OF KOREA, MEXICO, and NETHERLANDS.
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