Fish-plates and sole plates (HS 730240)
Fish-plates and sole plates (HS 730240) has 6,225 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Fish-plates and sole plates is AGFA MATERIALS CORP, with 303 shipments, followed by MERITOR / OFF HIGHWAY&SPECIALTY PRO and BOEING COMMERCIAL AIRP. The leading supplier is EGE FREN SANAYI VE TICARET A S, with 337 shipments, followed by AGFA GEVAERT N V and JOSUA CORTS SOHN GMBH & CO. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and BELGIUM, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. 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 Fish-plates and sole plates (HS 730240), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is AGFA GEVAERT N V → AGFA MATERIALS CORP with 198 shipments, followed by EGE FREN SANAYI VE TICARET A S → MERITOR / OFF HIGHWAY&SPECIALTY PRO (148) and EGE FREN SANAYI VE TICARET A S → MERITOR LAURINBURG CHANTAL BOILEAU (117).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| AGFA MATERIALS CORP | 303 |
| MERITOR / OFF HIGHWAY&SPECIALTY PRO | 163 |
| BOEING COMMERCIAL AIRP | 142 |
| MERITOR LAURINBURG CHANTAL BOILEAU | 121 |
| AGFA CORP | 88 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| EGE FREN SANAYI VE TICARET A S | 337 |
| AGFA GEVAERT N V | 237 |
| JOSUA CORTS SOHN GMBH & CO | 142 |
| AGFA GEVAERT NV | 140 |
| SLIM FUSINA ROLLING S R L | 111 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 1,802 |
| BELGIUM | 1,142 |
| GERMANY | 499 |
| ITALY | 448 |
| TURKEY | 387 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 218 |
| INDIA | 143 |
| FRANCE | 108 |
| RUSSIA | 101 |
| JAPAN | 99 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,162 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 790 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 637 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 616 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 540 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 484 |
| CHESTER, PA | 268 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 232 |
| MIAMI, FL | 195 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 183 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 730240 — Fish-plates and sole plates. 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 Fish-plates and sole plates
Who imports Fish-plates and sole plates (HS 730240)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Fish-plates and sole plates include AGFA MATERIALS CORP, MERITOR / OFF HIGHWAY&SPECIALTY PRO, BOEING COMMERCIAL AIRP, MERITOR LAURINBURG CHANTAL BOILEAU, and AGFA CORP.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Fish-plates and sole plates?
AGFA MATERIALS CORP is the largest U.S. importer of Fish-plates and sole plates (HS 730240), with 303 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Fish-plates and sole plates?
Leading suppliers shipping Fish-plates and sole plates (HS 730240) to the U.S. include EGE FREN SANAYI VE TICARET A S, AGFA GEVAERT N V, JOSUA CORTS SOHN GMBH & CO, AGFA GEVAERT NV, and SLIM FUSINA ROLLING S R L.
How many U.S. shipments of Fish-plates and sole plates are there?
ImportDoor has 6,225 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 730240, spanning Jan 2020 to Jul 2026.
Where is Fish-plates and sole plates imported from?
Fish-plates and sole plates is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, BELGIUM, and GERMANY.
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