Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts (HS 391231)
Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts (HS 391231) has 66,261 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Nov 2018 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts is LG ELECTRONICS USA, with 349 shipments, followed by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC and LG ELECTRONICS ALABAMA INC. The leading supplier is HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA, with 24,889 shipments, followed by ZOUJUN and FANYF. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and REPUBLIC OF KOREA, 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 July 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts (HS 391231), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is FANYF → SAIYUN DONG with 32 shipments, followed by FANYF → CUITING LI (25) and FANYF → YANLU YU (20).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LG ELECTRONICS USA | 349 |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC | 335 |
| LG ELECTRONICS ALABAMA INC | 262 |
| NOURYON FUNCTIONAL CHEMICALS LLC | 238 |
| MUSH | 178 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA | 24,889 |
| ZOUJUN | 8,979 |
| FANYF | 5,740 |
| DUAN X | 4,953 |
| YANWEN | 2,640 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 56,324 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 1,892 |
| JAPAN | 1,812 |
| BRAZIL | 568 |
| THAILAND | 441 |
| BELGIUM | 436 |
| MEXICO | 393 |
| GERMANY | 376 |
| TURKEY | 375 |
| FINLAND | 315 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LONG BEACH, CA | 52,456 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 6,415 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 2,174 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 998 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 804 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 557 |
| TACOMA, WA | 552 |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | 274 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 240 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 231 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 391231 — Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts. 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 Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts
Who imports Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts (HS 391231)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts include LG ELECTRONICS USA, SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC, LG ELECTRONICS ALABAMA INC, NOURYON FUNCTIONAL CHEMICALS LLC, and MUSH.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts?
LG ELECTRONICS USA is the largest U.S. importer of Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts (HS 391231), with 349 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts?
Leading suppliers shipping Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts (HS 391231) to the U.S. include HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA, ZOUJUN, FANYF, DUAN X, and YANWEN.
How many U.S. shipments of Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts are there?
ImportDoor has 66,261 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 391231, spanning Nov 2018 to Jul 2026.
Where is Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts imported from?
Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, REPUBLIC OF KOREA, and JAPAN.
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