Carbon fibers, carbon fibers (HS 681511)
Carbon fibers, carbon fibers (HS 681511) has 440 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Feb 2022 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Carbon fibers, carbon fibers is TEIJIN CARBON AMERICA INC, with 183 shipments, followed by TORAY COMPOSITE MATERIALS AMERICA INC and INABATA AMERICA CORP. The leading supplier is TEIJIN LIMITED, with 138 shipments, followed by TORAY INTERNATIONAL INC and TEIJIN CARBON EUROPE GMBH. Goods originate mainly from JAPAN and UNITED KINGDOM, arriving primarily at LOS ANGELES, CA. 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 Carbon fibers, carbon fibers (HS 681511), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is TEIJIN LIMITED → TEIJIN CARBON AMERICA INC with 138 shipments, followed by TORAY INTERNATIONAL INC → TORAY COMPOSITE MATERIALS AMERICA INC (70) and TEIJIN CARBON EUROPE GMBH → TEIJIN CARBON AMERICA INC (45).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| TEIJIN CARBON AMERICA INC | 183 |
| TORAY COMPOSITE MATERIALS AMERICA INC | 71 |
| INABATA AMERICA CORP | 34 |
| MERSEN USA GREENVILLE MI CORP | 16 |
| THYSSENKRUPP MATERIALS TRADE NA | 12 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| TEIJIN LIMITED | 138 |
| TORAY INTERNATIONAL INC | 78 |
| TEIJIN CARBON EUROPE GMBH | 45 |
| INABATA & CO LTD | 34 |
| MERSEN SCOTLAND HOLYTOWN LTD | 21 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| JAPAN | 278 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 33 |
| BELGIUM | 30 |
| GERMANY | 20 |
| FRANCE | 19 |
| NETHERLANDS | 19 |
| CHINA | 14 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 6 |
| SPAIN | 3 |
| ITALY | 3 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 189 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 83 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 59 |
| TACOMA, WA | 45 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 29 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 9 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 7 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 7 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 3 |
| MIAMI, FL | 3 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 681511 — Carbon fibers, carbon fibers. 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 Carbon fibers, carbon fibers
Who imports Carbon fibers, carbon fibers (HS 681511)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Carbon fibers, carbon fibers include TEIJIN CARBON AMERICA INC, TORAY COMPOSITE MATERIALS AMERICA INC, INABATA AMERICA CORP, MERSEN USA GREENVILLE MI CORP, and THYSSENKRUPP MATERIALS TRADE NA.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Carbon fibers, carbon fibers?
TEIJIN CARBON AMERICA INC is the largest U.S. importer of Carbon fibers, carbon fibers (HS 681511), with 183 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Carbon fibers, carbon fibers?
Leading suppliers shipping Carbon fibers, carbon fibers (HS 681511) to the U.S. include TEIJIN LIMITED, TORAY INTERNATIONAL INC, TEIJIN CARBON EUROPE GMBH, INABATA & CO LTD, and MERSEN SCOTLAND HOLYTOWN LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Carbon fibers, carbon fibers are there?
ImportDoor has 440 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 681511, spanning Feb 2022 to Jul 2026.
Where is Carbon fibers, carbon fibers imported from?
Carbon fibers, carbon fibers is imported into the U.S. primarily from JAPAN, UNITED KINGDOM, and BELGIUM.
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