Plates, sheets and strip (HS 400821)
Plates, sheets and strip (HS 400821) has 8,251 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jul 2019 and May 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Plates, sheets and strip is GREEN TOKAI CO LTD, with 497 shipments, followed by NORA SYSTEMS INC and GREEN TOKAI CO LT. The leading supplier is KASEI KOGYO CO LTD, with 666 shipments, followed by NORA SYSTEMS GMBH and AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and INDIA, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. 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 May 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Plates, sheets and strip (HS 400821), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is KASEI KOGYO CO LTD → GREEN TOKAI CO LTD with 491 shipments, followed by NORA SYSTEMS GMBH → NORA SYSTEMS INC (340) and KASEI KOGYO CO LTD → GREEN TOKAI CO LT (172).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GREEN TOKAI CO LTD | 497 |
| NORA SYSTEMS INC | 344 |
| GREEN TOKAI CO LT | 205 |
| CARDINAL HEALTH | 201 |
| THERMODYN GLOBAL | 201 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| KASEI KOGYO CO LTD | 666 |
| NORA SYSTEMS GMBH | 378 |
| AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED | 300 |
| GARWARE FULFLEX INDIA PRIVATE LIMIT PLOT | 258 |
| TRELLEBORG SEALING SOLUTIONS | 196 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 2,130 |
| INDIA | 1,241 |
| JAPAN | 1,074 |
| GERMANY | 1,001 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 878 |
| BELGIUM | 276 |
| MALAYSIA | 209 |
| TAIWAN | 200 |
| THAILAND | 188 |
| SWEDEN | 159 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,679 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 1,628 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 1,355 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 632 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 562 |
| TACOMA, WA | 502 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 431 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 421 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 184 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 167 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 400821 — Plates, sheets and strip. 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 Plates, sheets and strip
Who imports Plates, sheets and strip (HS 400821)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Plates, sheets and strip include GREEN TOKAI CO LTD, NORA SYSTEMS INC, GREEN TOKAI CO LT, CARDINAL HEALTH, and THERMODYN GLOBAL.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Plates, sheets and strip?
GREEN TOKAI CO LTD is the largest U.S. importer of Plates, sheets and strip (HS 400821), with 497 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Plates, sheets and strip?
Leading suppliers shipping Plates, sheets and strip (HS 400821) to the U.S. include KASEI KOGYO CO LTD, NORA SYSTEMS GMBH, AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED, GARWARE FULFLEX INDIA PRIVATE LIMIT PLOT, and TRELLEBORG SEALING SOLUTIONS.
How many U.S. shipments of Plates, sheets and strip are there?
ImportDoor has 8,251 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 400821, spanning Jul 2019 to May 2026.
Where is Plates, sheets and strip imported from?
Plates, sheets and strip is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, INDIA, and JAPAN.
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