Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale of artificial filaments (HS 540120)
Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale of artificial filaments (HS 540120) has 191 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and May 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale of artificial filaments is GLATFELTER MT HOLLY LLC, with 41 shipments, followed by FASTENERS DIRECT LLC and MADEIRA USA LLC. The leading supplier is INDORAMA VENTURES FIBERS GERMANY GM, with 41 shipments, followed by K L KASCHIER UND LAMINIER GMBH KOPENHAGENER and MADEIRA GARNE ULRICH MICHAEL SCHMID. Goods originate mainly from GERMANY and NETHERLANDS, arriving primarily at CHARLESTON, SC. 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 May 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale of artificial filaments (HS 540120), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is INDORAMA VENTURES FIBERS GERMANY GM → GLATFELTER MT HOLLY LLC with 41 shipments, followed by K L KASCHIER UND LAMINIER GMBH KOPENHAGENER → FASTENERS DIRECT LLC (15) and MADEIRA GARNE ULRICH MICHAEL SCHMID → MADEIRA USA LLC (12).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GLATFELTER MT HOLLY LLC | 41 |
| FASTENERS DIRECT LLC | 21 |
| MADEIRA USA LLC | 20 |
| TACONY CORP | 11 |
| VINTAGE HOME 5TH | 7 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| INDORAMA VENTURES FIBERS GERMANY GM | 41 |
| K L KASCHIER UND LAMINIER GMBH KOPENHAGENER | 15 |
| MADEIRA GARNE ULRICH MICHAEL SCHMID | 12 |
| MADEIRA GARNE | 11 |
| AMBER DIRECT | 7 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GERMANY | 64 |
| NETHERLANDS | 27 |
| CHINA | 26 |
| BELGIUM | 20 |
| ITALY | 14 |
| NETHERLANDS ANTILLES | 8 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 5 |
| SPAIN | 4 |
| FRANCE | 3 |
| INDIA | 3 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHARLESTON, SC | 45 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 40 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 36 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 14 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 13 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 10 |
| MIAMI, FL | 8 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 5 |
| BOSTON, MA | 3 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 3 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 540120 — Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale of artificial filaments. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
Frequently asked questions about importing Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale of artificial filaments
Who imports Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale of artificial filaments (HS 540120)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale of artificial filaments include GLATFELTER MT HOLLY LLC, FASTENERS DIRECT LLC, MADEIRA USA LLC, TACONY CORP, and VINTAGE HOME 5TH.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale of artificial filaments?
GLATFELTER MT HOLLY LLC is the largest U.S. importer of Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale of artificial filaments (HS 540120), with 41 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale of artificial filaments?
Leading suppliers shipping Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale of artificial filaments (HS 540120) to the U.S. include INDORAMA VENTURES FIBERS GERMANY GM, K L KASCHIER UND LAMINIER GMBH KOPENHAGENER, MADEIRA GARNE ULRICH MICHAEL SCHMID, MADEIRA GARNE, and AMBER DIRECT.
How many U.S. shipments of Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale of artificial filaments are there?
ImportDoor has 191 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 540120, spanning Jan 2020 to May 2026.
Where is Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale of artificial filaments imported from?
Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale of artificial filaments is imported into the U.S. primarily from GERMANY, NETHERLANDS, and CHINA.
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