Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (HS 481850)
Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (HS 481850) has 1,483 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Articles of apparel and clothing accessories is ANDRITZ WEAVEXX, with 357 shipments, followed by ASTENJOHNSON 4399 CORPORATE and WEAVEXX LLC. The leading supplier is ALBANY INTERNATIONAL UK PILSWORTH, with 209 shipments, followed by ANDRITZ FABRICS AND ROLLS GMBH and ANDRITZ KUFFERATH GMBH. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and BELGIUM, arriving primarily at CHESTER, PA. 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 Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (HS 481850), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is ANDRITZ FABRICS AND ROLLS GMBH → ANDRITZ WEAVEXX with 164 shipments, followed by ANDRITZ KUFFERATH GMBH → ANDRITZ WEAVEXX (135) and ASTENJOHNSON SRO → ASTENJOHNSON 4399 CORPORATE (79).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| ANDRITZ WEAVEXX | 357 |
| ASTENJOHNSON 4399 CORPORATE | 190 |
| WEAVEXX LLC | 93 |
| CJ FOODVILLE USA INC | 71 |
| ASTEN JOHNSON CANADA | 61 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| ALBANY INTERNATIONAL UK PILSWORTH | 209 |
| ANDRITZ FABRICS AND ROLLS GMBH | 173 |
| ANDRITZ KUFFERATH GMBH | 159 |
| ASTENJOHNSON SRO | 154 |
| ALBANY INTL EUROPE GMBH | 81 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 255 |
| BELGIUM | 214 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 207 |
| GERMANY | 200 |
| AUSTRIA | 191 |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | 86 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 78 |
| ITALY | 46 |
| CAMBODIA | 34 |
| SWITZERLAND | 33 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHESTER, PA | 856 |
| WILMINGTON, NC | 158 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 128 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 101 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 83 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 52 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 21 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 14 |
| TACOMA, WA | 12 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 11 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 481850 — Articles of apparel and clothing accessories. 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 Articles of apparel and clothing accessories
Who imports Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (HS 481850)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Articles of apparel and clothing accessories include ANDRITZ WEAVEXX, ASTENJOHNSON 4399 CORPORATE, WEAVEXX LLC, CJ FOODVILLE USA INC, and ASTEN JOHNSON CANADA.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Articles of apparel and clothing accessories?
ANDRITZ WEAVEXX is the largest U.S. importer of Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (HS 481850), with 357 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Articles of apparel and clothing accessories?
Leading suppliers shipping Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (HS 481850) to the U.S. include ALBANY INTERNATIONAL UK PILSWORTH, ANDRITZ FABRICS AND ROLLS GMBH, ANDRITZ KUFFERATH GMBH, ASTENJOHNSON SRO, and ALBANY INTL EUROPE GMBH.
How many U.S. shipments of Articles of apparel and clothing accessories are there?
ImportDoor has 1,483 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 481850, spanning Jan 2020 to Jul 2026.
Where is Articles of apparel and clothing accessories imported from?
Articles of apparel and clothing accessories is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, BELGIUM, and UNITED KINGDOM.
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