Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic plastics materials (HS 391710)
Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic plastics materials (HS 391710) has 7,058 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic plastics materials is VISCOFAN USA INC, with 880 shipments, followed by VISKOTEEPAK LLC and CASINGS USA LLC. The leading supplier is VISCOFAN CZ S R O, with 736 shipments, followed by ASAHI YOKO CO LTD and DEVRO S R O. Goods originate mainly from GERMANY and CHINA, arriving primarily at LOS ANGELES, CA. 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 Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic plastics materials (HS 391710), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is VISCOFAN CZ S R O → VISCOFAN USA INC with 713 shipments, followed by DEVRO S R O → DEVRO INC (205) and VISKOTEEPAK S R O → VISKOTEEPAK LLC (190).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| VISCOFAN USA INC | 880 |
| VISKOTEEPAK LLC | 468 |
| CASINGS USA LLC | 317 |
| DEVRO INC | 258 |
| KALLE USA LLC | 236 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| VISCOFAN CZ S R O | 736 |
| ASAHI YOKO CO LTD | 349 |
| DEVRO S R O | 343 |
| VISKOTEEPAK S R O | 283 |
| NIPPI INCORPORATED | 235 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GERMANY | 1,328 |
| CHINA | 1,040 |
| JAPAN | 999 |
| AUSTRALIA | 606 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 417 |
| MEXICO | 368 |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | 311 |
| FRANCE | 308 |
| SPAIN | 241 |
| BELGIUM | 183 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 1,015 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 944 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 907 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 901 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 768 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 632 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 630 |
| MIAMI, FL | 255 |
| TACOMA, WA | 212 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 157 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 391710 — Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic plastics materials. 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 Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic plastics materials
Who imports Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic plastics materials (HS 391710)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic plastics materials include VISCOFAN USA INC, VISKOTEEPAK LLC, CASINGS USA LLC, DEVRO INC, and KALLE USA LLC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic plastics materials?
VISCOFAN USA INC is the largest U.S. importer of Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic plastics materials (HS 391710), with 880 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic plastics materials?
Leading suppliers shipping Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic plastics materials (HS 391710) to the U.S. include VISCOFAN CZ S R O, ASAHI YOKO CO LTD, DEVRO S R O, VISKOTEEPAK S R O, and NIPPI INCORPORATED.
How many U.S. shipments of Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic plastics materials are there?
ImportDoor has 7,058 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 391710, spanning Jan 2020 to Jul 2026.
Where is Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic plastics materials imported from?
Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic plastics materials is imported into the U.S. primarily from GERMANY, CHINA, and JAPAN.
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