Waste and scrap of stainless steel (HS 720421)
Waste and scrap of stainless steel (HS 720421) has 309,293 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Feb 2019 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Waste and scrap of stainless steel is THYSSENKRUPP STEEL NORTH AMERICA, with 8,729 shipments, followed by ARCELORMITTAL INTERNATIONAL AMERICA and GLOBAL ETRADE SERVICES INC. The leading supplier is AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED, with 70,304 shipments, followed by HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA and HAINAN GOLDEN SHELL CO LTD. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and BELGIUM, arriving primarily at LONG BEACH, CA. 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 Waste and scrap of stainless steel (HS 720421), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is THYSSENKRUPP RASSELSTEIN GMBH → THYSSENKRUPP STEEL NORTH AMERICA with 4,047 shipments, followed by THYSSENKRUPP RASSELSTEIN GMBH → CROWN CORK SEAL AURORA (499) and THYSSENKRUPP RASSELSTEIN GMBH → BERLIN METALS LLC (341).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| THYSSENKRUPP STEEL NORTH AMERICA | 8,729 |
| ARCELORMITTAL INTERNATIONAL AMERICA | 3,916 |
| GLOBAL ETRADE SERVICES INC | 3,024 |
| IKEA SUPPLY AG | 2,109 |
| SHINSHO AMERICA CORP | 1,865 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED | 70,304 |
| HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA | 19,691 |
| HAINAN GOLDEN SHELL CO LTD | 9,087 |
| YIWU DT SUPPLY CHAIN MANA NORTH SIDE OF CHUANGXIN | 8,071 |
| THYSSENKRUPP RASSELSTEIN GMBH | 6,682 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 224,431 |
| BELGIUM | 27,658 |
| INDIA | 7,453 |
| JAPAN | 5,961 |
| VIET NAM | 5,331 |
| TAIWAN | 4,597 |
| MEXICO | 3,909 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 2,878 |
| ITALY | 2,760 |
| THAILAND | 2,656 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LONG BEACH, CA | 122,375 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 73,267 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 23,255 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 15,932 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 9,734 |
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | 9,236 |
| TACOMA, WA | 8,681 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 5,866 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 5,255 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 4,390 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 720421 — Waste and scrap of stainless steel. 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 Waste and scrap of stainless steel
Who imports Waste and scrap of stainless steel (HS 720421)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Waste and scrap of stainless steel include THYSSENKRUPP STEEL NORTH AMERICA, ARCELORMITTAL INTERNATIONAL AMERICA, GLOBAL ETRADE SERVICES INC, IKEA SUPPLY AG, and SHINSHO AMERICA CORP.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Waste and scrap of stainless steel?
THYSSENKRUPP STEEL NORTH AMERICA is the largest U.S. importer of Waste and scrap of stainless steel (HS 720421), with 8,729 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Waste and scrap of stainless steel?
Leading suppliers shipping Waste and scrap of stainless steel (HS 720421) to the U.S. include AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED, HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA, HAINAN GOLDEN SHELL CO LTD, YIWU DT SUPPLY CHAIN MANA NORTH SIDE OF CHUANGXIN, and THYSSENKRUPP RASSELSTEIN GMBH.
How many U.S. shipments of Waste and scrap of stainless steel are there?
ImportDoor has 309,293 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 720421, spanning Feb 2019 to Jul 2026.
Where is Waste and scrap of stainless steel imported from?
Waste and scrap of stainless steel is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, BELGIUM, and INDIA.
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