Filter paper and paperboard (HS 480540)
Filter paper and paperboard (HS 480540) has 1,420 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jun 2019 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Filter paper and paperboard is MELITTA USA INC, with 207 shipments, followed by GLATFELTER COMPOSITE FIBERS NA INC and PARKER HANNIFIN CORP. The leading supplier is MELITTA EUROPA GMBH & CO, with 214 shipments, followed by TERRANOVA PAPERS S A and EATON TECHNOLOGIES GMBH. Goods originate mainly from SPAIN and MEXICO, 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 July 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Filter paper and paperboard (HS 480540), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is MELITTA EUROPA GMBH & CO → MELITTA USA INC with 206 shipments, followed by IREMA FILTER GMBH → PARKER HANNIFIN CORP (42) and EATON TECHNOLOGIES GMBH → EATON FILTRATION LLC (34).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| MELITTA USA INC | 207 |
| GLATFELTER COMPOSITE FIBERS NA INC | 53 |
| PARKER HANNIFIN CORP | 42 |
| EATON FILTRATION LLC | 36 |
| LANDIS EXPRESS | 35 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| MELITTA EUROPA GMBH & CO | 214 |
| TERRANOVA PAPERS S A | 146 |
| EATON TECHNOLOGIES GMBH | 64 |
| IREMA FILTER GMBH | 47 |
| MB PAPELES ESPECIALES S A | 47 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SPAIN | 270 |
| MEXICO | 239 |
| GERMANY | 213 |
| CHINA | 166 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 158 |
| BELGIUM | 86 |
| TAIWAN | 46 |
| ITALY | 29 |
| FRANCE | 28 |
| NETHERLANDS | 28 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 278 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 192 |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | 177 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 157 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 129 |
| MIAMI, FL | 92 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 69 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 50 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 45 |
| TAMPA, FL | 31 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 480540 — Filter paper and paperboard. 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 Filter paper and paperboard
Who imports Filter paper and paperboard (HS 480540)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Filter paper and paperboard include MELITTA USA INC, GLATFELTER COMPOSITE FIBERS NA INC, PARKER HANNIFIN CORP, EATON FILTRATION LLC, and LANDIS EXPRESS.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Filter paper and paperboard?
MELITTA USA INC is the largest U.S. importer of Filter paper and paperboard (HS 480540), with 207 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Filter paper and paperboard?
Leading suppliers shipping Filter paper and paperboard (HS 480540) to the U.S. include MELITTA EUROPA GMBH & CO, TERRANOVA PAPERS S A, EATON TECHNOLOGIES GMBH, IREMA FILTER GMBH, and MB PAPELES ESPECIALES S A.
How many U.S. shipments of Filter paper and paperboard are there?
ImportDoor has 1,420 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 480540, spanning Jun 2019 to Jul 2026.
Where is Filter paper and paperboard imported from?
Filter paper and paperboard is imported into the U.S. primarily from SPAIN, MEXICO, and GERMANY.
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