Filter paper and paperboard (HS 482320)
Filter paper and paperboard (HS 482320) has 3,593 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Filter paper and paperboard is SWAFFORD WAREHOUSING, with 209 shipments, followed by GLATFELTER COMPOSITE FIBERS NA INC and AHLSTROM FILTRATION LLC. The leading supplier is GLATFELTER LYDNEY LTD, with 284 shipments, followed by GLATFELTER GERNSBACH GMBH COMPOSITE FIBERS BUSINESS and FILTRUM FIBRETECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and GERMANY, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. 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 paper and paperboard (HS 482320), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is GLATFELTER LYDNEY LTD → SWAFFORD WAREHOUSING with 188 shipments, followed by GLATFELTER GERNSBACH GMBH COMPOSITE FIBERS BUSINESS → GLATFELTER COMPOSITE FIBERS NA INC (115) and MELITTA EUROPA GMBH & CO → MELITTA USA INC (82).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SWAFFORD WAREHOUSING | 209 |
| GLATFELTER COMPOSITE FIBERS NA INC | 200 |
| AHLSTROM FILTRATION LLC | 117 |
| MELITTA USA INC | 82 |
| CUMMINS FILTRATION | 79 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GLATFELTER LYDNEY LTD | 284 |
| GLATFELTER GERNSBACH GMBH COMPOSITE FIBERS BUSINESS | 120 |
| FILTRUM FIBRETECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD | 102 |
| MELITTA EUROPA GMBH & CO | 82 |
| NEENAH GESSNER GMBH | 80 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 1,182 |
| GERMANY | 418 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 351 |
| ITALY | 284 |
| JAPAN | 242 |
| MEXICO | 180 |
| INDIA | 159 |
| BELGIUM | 98 |
| FRANCE | 82 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 74 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 519 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 469 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 386 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 334 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 288 |
| WILMINGTON, NC | 269 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 253 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 237 |
| MIAMI, FL | 139 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 132 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 482320 — Filter paper and paperboard. 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 paper and paperboard
Who imports Filter paper and paperboard (HS 482320)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Filter paper and paperboard include SWAFFORD WAREHOUSING, GLATFELTER COMPOSITE FIBERS NA INC, AHLSTROM FILTRATION LLC, MELITTA USA INC, and CUMMINS FILTRATION.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Filter paper and paperboard?
SWAFFORD WAREHOUSING is the largest U.S. importer of Filter paper and paperboard (HS 482320), with 209 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Filter paper and paperboard?
Leading suppliers shipping Filter paper and paperboard (HS 482320) to the U.S. include GLATFELTER LYDNEY LTD, GLATFELTER GERNSBACH GMBH COMPOSITE FIBERS BUSINESS, FILTRUM FIBRETECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD, MELITTA EUROPA GMBH & CO, and NEENAH GESSNER GMBH.
How many U.S. shipments of Filter paper and paperboard are there?
ImportDoor has 3,593 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 482320, spanning Jan 2020 to Jul 2026.
Where is Filter paper and paperboard imported from?
Filter paper and paperboard is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, GERMANY, and UNITED KINGDOM.
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