Glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers (HS 480640)
Glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers (HS 480640) has 7,599 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers is UPM NAPERVILLE, with 3,611 shipments, followed by LONGUST DISTRIBUTING INC and ITASA AMERICAS S A DE C V. The leading supplier is UPM SALES OY, with 3,614 shipments, followed by WANG ZHANG JIANG FIRST and GRAIMAN CIA LTDA. Goods originate mainly from FINLAND and CHINA, arriving primarily at BALTIMORE, MD. 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 Glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers (HS 480640), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is UPM SALES OY → UPM NAPERVILLE with 3,611 shipments, followed by GRAIMAN CIA LTDA → LONGUST DISTRIBUTING INC (122) and SAPPI PAPIER HOLDING GMBH → ITASA AMERICAS S A DE C V (113).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| UPM NAPERVILLE | 3,611 |
| LONGUST DISTRIBUTING INC | 122 |
| ITASA AMERICAS S A DE C V | 116 |
| DALTILE CORP | 112 |
| CATERPILLAR INC | 98 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| UPM SALES OY | 3,614 |
| WANG ZHANG JIANG FIRST | 700 |
| GRAIMAN CIA LTDA | 278 |
| CHUNG HWA PULP CORP | 174 |
| SAPPI PAPIER HOLDING GMBH | 117 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| FINLAND | 3,255 |
| CHINA | 2,101 |
| ITALY | 281 |
| TAIWAN | 239 |
| INDIA | 198 |
| ECUADOR | 197 |
| MEXICO | 164 |
| SPAIN | 153 |
| GERMANY | 128 |
| BELGIUM | 103 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| BALTIMORE, MD | 2,128 |
| JACKSONVILLE, FL | 1,463 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 758 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 647 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 613 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 354 |
| MIAMI, FL | 230 |
| TACOMA, WA | 205 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 196 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 185 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 480640 — Glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers. 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 Glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers
Who imports Glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers (HS 480640)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers include UPM NAPERVILLE, LONGUST DISTRIBUTING INC, ITASA AMERICAS S A DE C V, DALTILE CORP, and CATERPILLAR INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers?
UPM NAPERVILLE is the largest U.S. importer of Glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers (HS 480640), with 3,611 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers?
Leading suppliers shipping Glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers (HS 480640) to the U.S. include UPM SALES OY, WANG ZHANG JIANG FIRST, GRAIMAN CIA LTDA, CHUNG HWA PULP CORP, and SAPPI PAPIER HOLDING GMBH.
How many U.S. shipments of Glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers are there?
ImportDoor has 7,599 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 480640, spanning Jan 2020 to Jul 2026.
Where is Glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers imported from?
Glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers is imported into the U.S. primarily from FINLAND, CHINA, and ITALY.
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