Silicones in primary forms (HS 391000)
Silicones in primary forms (HS 391000) has 74,782 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Feb 2019 and May 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Silicones in primary forms is SHIN ETSU SILICONES OF AMERICA INC, with 2,632 shipments, followed by FLEXFAB LLC and DOW SILICONES CORP. The leading supplier is SHIN ETSU CHEMICAL CO LTD, with 2,734 shipments, followed by HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA and YIWU DT SUPPLY CHAIN MANA NORTH SIDE OF CHUANGXIN. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and JAPAN, arriving primarily at LONG BEACH, CA. Import volume has declined over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through May 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Silicones in primary forms (HS 391000), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is SHIN ETSU CHEMICAL CO LTD → SHIN ETSU SILICONES OF AMERICA INC with 2,516 shipments, followed by JENNY → GLOBAL ETRADE SERVICES INC (772) and JINGYUAN → ADVANCED LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS LLC (212).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SHIN ETSU SILICONES OF AMERICA INC | 2,632 |
| FLEXFAB LLC | 986 |
| DOW SILICONES CORP | 777 |
| GLOBAL ETRADE SERVICES INC | 774 |
| POLYPLEX USA LLC | 747 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SHIN ETSU CHEMICAL CO LTD | 2,734 |
| HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA | 2,492 |
| YIWU DT SUPPLY CHAIN MANA NORTH SIDE OF CHUANGXIN | 2,469 |
| JENNY | 2,466 |
| JINGYUAN | 1,824 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 55,068 |
| JAPAN | 2,681 |
| THAILAND | 2,208 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 1,441 |
| HONG KONG | 1,413 |
| VIET NAM | 1,412 |
| GERMANY | 1,364 |
| BELGIUM | 1,189 |
| INDIA | 1,115 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 1,057 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LONG BEACH, CA | 26,514 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 22,349 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 8,927 |
| TACOMA, WA | 3,003 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 2,095 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 2,039 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 1,827 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 1,579 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 1,453 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 1,394 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 391000 — Silicones in primary forms. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
Frequently asked questions about importing Silicones in primary forms
Who imports Silicones in primary forms (HS 391000)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Silicones in primary forms include SHIN ETSU SILICONES OF AMERICA INC, FLEXFAB LLC, DOW SILICONES CORP, GLOBAL ETRADE SERVICES INC, and POLYPLEX USA LLC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Silicones in primary forms?
SHIN ETSU SILICONES OF AMERICA INC is the largest U.S. importer of Silicones in primary forms (HS 391000), with 2,632 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Silicones in primary forms?
Leading suppliers shipping Silicones in primary forms (HS 391000) to the U.S. include SHIN ETSU CHEMICAL CO LTD, HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA, YIWU DT SUPPLY CHAIN MANA NORTH SIDE OF CHUANGXIN, JENNY, and JINGYUAN.
How many U.S. shipments of Silicones in primary forms are there?
ImportDoor has 74,782 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 391000, spanning Feb 2019 to May 2026.
Where is Silicones in primary forms imported from?
Silicones in primary forms is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, JAPAN, and THAILAND.
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