Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards (HS 481720)
Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards (HS 481720) has 8,473 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards is SMITH & NEPHEW INC, with 754 shipments, followed by CRIMSONLOGIC US INC and USA POSTAL SERVICE. The leading supplier is HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA, with 1,971 shipments, followed by YIWU DT SUPPLY CHAIN MANA NORTH SIDE OF CHUANGXIN and HAINAN GOLDEN SHELL CO LTD. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and GERMANY, arriving primarily at LOS ANGELES, 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 Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards (HS 481720), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is STERIGENICS SHANGHAI ETO LTD → SMITH & NEPHEW INC with 748 shipments, followed by HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA → MELODY CUNNINGHAM (6) and HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA → TINA TAYLOR (6).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SMITH & NEPHEW INC | 754 |
| CRIMSONLOGIC US INC | 99 |
| USA POSTAL SERVICE | 84 |
| US GAMES SYSTEMS INC | 81 |
| MATTEL IMPORT SERVICES LLC | 80 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA | 1,971 |
| YIWU DT SUPPLY CHAIN MANA NORTH SIDE OF CHUANGXIN | 1,192 |
| HAINAN GOLDEN SHELL CO LTD | 889 |
| STERIGENICS SHANGHAI ETO LTD | 748 |
| TWTH EXPRESS CO LTD | 274 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 7,477 |
| GERMANY | 157 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 146 |
| HONG KONG | 115 |
| VIET NAM | 106 |
| INDIA | 66 |
| AUSTRALIA | 60 |
| THAILAND | 58 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 35 |
| JAPAN | 32 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 3,088 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 3,034 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 717 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 717 |
| TACOMA, WA | 155 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 147 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 97 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 78 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 77 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 74 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 481720 — Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards. 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 Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards
Who imports Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards (HS 481720)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards include SMITH & NEPHEW INC, CRIMSONLOGIC US INC, USA POSTAL SERVICE, US GAMES SYSTEMS INC, and MATTEL IMPORT SERVICES LLC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards?
SMITH & NEPHEW INC is the largest U.S. importer of Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards (HS 481720), with 754 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards?
Leading suppliers shipping Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards (HS 481720) to the U.S. include HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA, YIWU DT SUPPLY CHAIN MANA NORTH SIDE OF CHUANGXIN, HAINAN GOLDEN SHELL CO LTD, STERIGENICS SHANGHAI ETO LTD, and TWTH EXPRESS CO LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards are there?
ImportDoor has 8,473 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 481720, spanning Jan 2020 to Jul 2026.
Where is Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards imported from?
Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, GERMANY, and REPUBLIC OF KOREA.
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