Filter blocks, slabs and plates, of paper pulp (HS 481200)
Filter blocks, slabs and plates, of paper pulp (HS 481200) has 94,362 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Nov 2018 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Filter blocks, slabs and plates, of paper pulp is MANN HUMMEL PUROLATOR FILTERS LLC, with 2,023 shipments, followed by PREMIUM GUARD INC and SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC. The leading supplier is AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED, with 5,031 shipments, followed by VAONIS and LONGKOU MANN HUMMEL FILTRATION CO. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and REPUBLIC OF KOREA, arriving primarily at LONG BEACH, 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 Filter blocks, slabs and plates, of paper pulp (HS 481200), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD → SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC with 1,244 shipments, followed by LONGKOU MANN HUMMEL FILTRATION CO → M H FILTRATION TECHNOLOGY US LLC (508) and LONGKOU MANN HUMMEL FILTRATION CO → MANN HUMMEL PUROLATOR FILTERS LLC (375).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| MANN HUMMEL PUROLATOR FILTERS LLC | 2,023 |
| PREMIUM GUARD INC | 1,859 |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC | 1,249 |
| CUMMINS FILTRATION INC | 1,181 |
| PALL CORP | 760 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED | 5,031 |
| VAONIS | 3,461 |
| LONGKOU MANN HUMMEL FILTRATION CO | 1,465 |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD | 1,361 |
| GLATFELTER LYDNEY LTD | 901 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 57,620 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 5,038 |
| GERMANY | 4,118 |
| HONG KONG | 4,105 |
| INDIA | 2,656 |
| TAIWAN | 2,528 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 1,744 |
| BELGIUM | 1,715 |
| MEXICO | 1,615 |
| MALAYSIA | 1,323 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LONG BEACH, CA | 27,576 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 19,096 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 11,701 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 6,431 |
| TACOMA, WA | 4,923 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 4,435 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 4,316 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 4,104 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 2,606 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 1,993 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 481200 — Filter blocks, slabs and plates, of paper pulp. 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 blocks, slabs and plates, of paper pulp
Who imports Filter blocks, slabs and plates, of paper pulp (HS 481200)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Filter blocks, slabs and plates, of paper pulp include MANN HUMMEL PUROLATOR FILTERS LLC, PREMIUM GUARD INC, SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC, CUMMINS FILTRATION INC, and PALL CORP.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Filter blocks, slabs and plates, of paper pulp?
MANN HUMMEL PUROLATOR FILTERS LLC is the largest U.S. importer of Filter blocks, slabs and plates, of paper pulp (HS 481200), with 2,023 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Filter blocks, slabs and plates, of paper pulp?
Leading suppliers shipping Filter blocks, slabs and plates, of paper pulp (HS 481200) to the U.S. include AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED, VAONIS, LONGKOU MANN HUMMEL FILTRATION CO, SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD, and GLATFELTER LYDNEY LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Filter blocks, slabs and plates, of paper pulp are there?
ImportDoor has 94,362 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 481200, spanning Nov 2018 to Jul 2026.
Where is Filter blocks, slabs and plates, of paper pulp imported from?
Filter blocks, slabs and plates, of paper pulp is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, REPUBLIC OF KOREA, and GERMANY.
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