Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof (HS 490191)
Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof (HS 490191) has 12,131 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between May 2019 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof is USASIA CO LLC, with 386 shipments, followed by SANY AMERICA INC and HYSTER YALE GROUP. The leading supplier is MANITOU, with 272 shipments, followed by HESAIL FAN JIANGSU CO LTD and SPBI CHANTIERS JEANNEAU. 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 Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof (HS 490191), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is HESAIL FAN JIANGSU CO LTD → USASIA CO LLC with 263 shipments, followed by BYSTRONIC MASCHINENBAU GMBH → BYSTRONIC INC (209) and SANY HEAVY MACHINERY LIMITED → SANY AMERICA INC (163).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| USASIA CO LLC | 386 |
| SANY AMERICA INC | 358 |
| HYSTER YALE GROUP | 268 |
| BYSTRONIC INC | 224 |
| BENETEAU GROUP | 168 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| MANITOU | 272 |
| HESAIL FAN JIANGSU CO LTD | 267 |
| SPBI CHANTIERS JEANNEAU | 226 |
| SANY HEAVY MACHINERY LIMITED | 210 |
| BYSTRONIC MASCHINENBAU GMBH | 209 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 2,136 |
| GERMANY | 1,802 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 1,588 |
| BELGIUM | 1,414 |
| ITALY | 622 |
| MEXICO | 483 |
| JAPAN | 389 |
| SPAIN | 245 |
| CANADA | 225 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 206 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,726 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 1,519 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 1,061 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 687 |
| TACOMA, WA | 686 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 664 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 627 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 609 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 517 |
| PORT HUENEME, CA | 478 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 490191 — Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof. 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 Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof
Who imports Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof (HS 490191)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof include USASIA CO LLC, SANY AMERICA INC, HYSTER YALE GROUP, BYSTRONIC INC, and BENETEAU GROUP.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof?
USASIA CO LLC is the largest U.S. importer of Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof (HS 490191), with 386 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof?
Leading suppliers shipping Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof (HS 490191) to the U.S. include MANITOU, HESAIL FAN JIANGSU CO LTD, SPBI CHANTIERS JEANNEAU, SANY HEAVY MACHINERY LIMITED, and BYSTRONIC MASCHINENBAU GMBH.
How many U.S. shipments of Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof are there?
ImportDoor has 12,131 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 490191, spanning May 2019 to Jul 2026.
Where is Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof imported from?
Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, GERMANY, and UNITED KINGDOM.
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