Glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter (HS 701820)
Glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter (HS 701820) has 3,760 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Mar 2018 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter is DELTA AIR LINES INC, with 307 shipments, followed by IKEA SUPPLY AG and MOLNLYCKE MAUFACTURING US LLC. The leading supplier is DESTER CO LTD, with 307 shipments, followed by TRUNK STRENGTH LTD and PDM INDUSTRIES. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and THAILAND, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. 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 Glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter (HS 701820), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is DESTER CO LTD → DELTA AIR LINES INC with 307 shipments, followed by TRUNK STRENGTH LTD → JAMES HARDIE (57) and MATSUMOTO YUSHI SEIYAKU CO LTD → MOLNLYCKE MAUFACTURING US LLC (55).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| DELTA AIR LINES INC | 307 |
| IKEA SUPPLY AG | 90 |
| MOLNLYCKE MAUFACTURING US LLC | 58 |
| JAMES HARDIE | 57 |
| POTTERS INDUSTRIES INC | 57 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| DESTER CO LTD | 307 |
| TRUNK STRENGTH LTD | 65 |
| PDM INDUSTRIES | 61 |
| M SWAROVSKI GMBH | 59 |
| MATSUMOTO YUSHI SEIYAKU CO LTD | 57 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 1,151 |
| THAILAND | 342 |
| GERMANY | 327 |
| MEXICO | 155 |
| VIET NAM | 150 |
| BELGIUM | 137 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 137 |
| JAPAN | 130 |
| INDIA | 97 |
| FRANCE | 90 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 651 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 463 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 388 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 346 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 329 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 259 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 247 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 183 |
| TACOMA, WA | 169 |
| MIAMI, FL | 105 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 701820 — Glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter. 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 Glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter
Who imports Glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter (HS 701820)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter include DELTA AIR LINES INC, IKEA SUPPLY AG, MOLNLYCKE MAUFACTURING US LLC, JAMES HARDIE, and POTTERS INDUSTRIES INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter?
DELTA AIR LINES INC is the largest U.S. importer of Glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter (HS 701820), with 307 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter?
Leading suppliers shipping Glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter (HS 701820) to the U.S. include DESTER CO LTD, TRUNK STRENGTH LTD, PDM INDUSTRIES, M SWAROVSKI GMBH, and MATSUMOTO YUSHI SEIYAKU CO LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter are there?
ImportDoor has 3,760 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 701820, spanning Mar 2018 to Jul 2026.
Where is Glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter imported from?
Glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, THAILAND, and GERMANY.
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