Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers (HS 481190)
Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers (HS 481190) has 13,796 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2019 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers is WAL MART INC, with 624 shipments, followed by MITSUBISHI IMAGING MPM INC and AMERICAN GREETINGS ONE AMERICAN. The leading supplier is FANYF, with 3,247 shipments, followed by MITSUBISHI HITEC PAPER EUROPE GMBH and MITSUBISHI HITEC PAPER EUROPE. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and GERMANY, 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 Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers (HS 481190), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is MITSUBISHI HITEC PAPER EUROPE GMBH → DOCUMOTION RESEARCH INC with 144 shipments, followed by MITSUBISHI HITEC PAPER EUROPE → COLORKRAFT ROLL PRODUCTS (123) and MITSUBISHI HITEC PAPER EUROPE GMBH → KID GLOVE WAREHOUSE (110).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| WAL MART INC | 624 |
| MITSUBISHI IMAGING MPM INC | 274 |
| AMERICAN GREETINGS ONE AMERICAN | 246 |
| CATERPILLAR JAPAN LLC | 224 |
| NOVOPAN DEL ECUADOR S A | 201 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| FANYF | 3,247 |
| MITSUBISHI HITEC PAPER EUROPE GMBH | 765 |
| MITSUBISHI HITEC PAPER EUROPE | 647 |
| SCHOELLER TECHNOCELL GMBH & CO | 396 |
| CHIYODA EUROPA N V | 349 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 3,972 |
| GERMANY | 3,318 |
| INDIA | 1,294 |
| BELGIUM | 715 |
| SPAIN | 637 |
| TAIWAN | 531 |
| BRAZIL | 504 |
| INDONESIA | 395 |
| JAPAN | 327 |
| NETHERLANDS ANTILLES | 271 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LONG BEACH, CA | 3,762 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 2,212 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 1,957 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 1,176 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 933 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 721 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 706 |
| BOSTON, MA | 390 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 228 |
| PORT HUENEME, CA | 223 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 481190 — Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers. 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 Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers
Who imports Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers (HS 481190)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers include WAL MART INC, MITSUBISHI IMAGING MPM INC, AMERICAN GREETINGS ONE AMERICAN, CATERPILLAR JAPAN LLC, and NOVOPAN DEL ECUADOR S A.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers?
WAL MART INC is the largest U.S. importer of Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers (HS 481190), with 624 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers?
Leading suppliers shipping Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers (HS 481190) to the U.S. include FANYF, MITSUBISHI HITEC PAPER EUROPE GMBH, MITSUBISHI HITEC PAPER EUROPE, SCHOELLER TECHNOCELL GMBH & CO, and CHIYODA EUROPA N V.
How many U.S. shipments of Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers are there?
ImportDoor has 13,796 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 481190, spanning Jan 2019 to Jul 2026.
Where is Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers imported from?
Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, GERMANY, and INDIA.
Find Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers importers & suppliers
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