Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, other (HS 550319)
Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, other (HS 550319) has 153 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, other is EMS CHEMIE NORTH AMERICA INC, with 117 shipments, followed by SAINT GOBAIN ABRASIVES INC and KUEHNE NAGEL S A DE C V. The leading supplier is EMS CHEMIE NEUMUENSTER GMBH & CO, with 51 shipments, followed by EMS CHEMIE NEUMUENSTER GMBH CO and EMS CHEMIE AG VIA INNOVATIVA. Goods originate mainly from GERMANY and BELGIUM, arriving primarily at CHARLESTON, SC. Import volume has held steady 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 Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, other (HS 550319), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is EMS CHEMIE NEUMUENSTER GMBH & CO → EMS CHEMIE NORTH AMERICA INC with 50 shipments, followed by EMS CHEMIE NEUMUENSTER GMBH CO → EMS CHEMIE NORTH AMERICA INC (31) and EMS CHEMIE AG VIA INNOVATIVA → EMS CHEMIE NORTH AMERICA INC (28).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| EMS CHEMIE NORTH AMERICA INC | 117 |
| SAINT GOBAIN ABRASIVES INC | 8 |
| KUEHNE NAGEL S A DE C V | 3 |
| SAINT GOBAIN INTERLINK FIRMS S | 3 |
| SIKA MEXICANA S A DE C V | 3 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| EMS CHEMIE NEUMUENSTER GMBH & CO | 51 |
| EMS CHEMIE NEUMUENSTER GMBH CO | 31 |
| EMS CHEMIE AG VIA INNOVATIVA | 28 |
| POLYTECHNYL | 11 |
| EMS CHEMIE AG | 7 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GERMANY | 96 |
| BELGIUM | 24 |
| NETHERLANDS ANTILLES | 10 |
| FRANCE | 10 |
| ITALY | 4 |
| TURKEY | 4 |
| CHINA | 2 |
| JAPAN | 1 |
| MALTA | 1 |
| TAIWAN | 1 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHARLESTON, SC | 122 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 14 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 8 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 3 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 2 |
| MIAMI, FL | 2 |
| MOBILE, AL | 1 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 1 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 550319 — Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, other. 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 Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, other
Who imports Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, other (HS 550319)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, other include EMS CHEMIE NORTH AMERICA INC, SAINT GOBAIN ABRASIVES INC, KUEHNE NAGEL S A DE C V, SAINT GOBAIN INTERLINK FIRMS S, and SIKA MEXICANA S A DE C V.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, other?
EMS CHEMIE NORTH AMERICA INC is the largest U.S. importer of Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, other (HS 550319), with 117 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, other?
Leading suppliers shipping Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, other (HS 550319) to the U.S. include EMS CHEMIE NEUMUENSTER GMBH & CO, EMS CHEMIE NEUMUENSTER GMBH CO, EMS CHEMIE AG VIA INNOVATIVA, POLYTECHNYL, and EMS CHEMIE AG.
How many U.S. shipments of Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, other are there?
ImportDoor has 153 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 550319, spanning Jan 2020 to Jul 2026.
Where is Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, other imported from?
Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, other is imported into the U.S. primarily from GERMANY, BELGIUM, and NETHERLANDS ANTILLES.
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