Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof (HS 820320)
Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof (HS 820320) has 38,221 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Aug 2019 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof is NTN, with 707 shipments, followed by APEX TOOL GROUP LLC and NTN BOWER CORP. The leading supplier is AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED, with 13,231 shipments, followed by NTN CORP and HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and JAPAN, 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 Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof (HS 820320), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is NTN CORP → NTN with 705 shipments, followed by NTN CORP → NTN BOWER CORP (449) and NTN CORP → NTN DRIVESHAFT, INC. (433).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NTN | 707 |
| APEX TOOL GROUP LLC | 482 |
| NTN BOWER CORP | 472 |
| NTN DRIVESHAFT, INC. | 435 |
| WALMART INC | 334 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED | 13,231 |
| NTN CORP | 2,533 |
| HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA | 786 |
| JINGYUAN | 526 |
| HAINAN GOLDEN SHELL CO LTD | 510 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 27,184 |
| JAPAN | 2,857 |
| TAIWAN | 1,526 |
| INDIA | 1,022 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 969 |
| GERMANY | 813 |
| VIET NAM | 388 |
| BELGIUM | 331 |
| ITALY | 306 |
| SPAIN | 277 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LONG BEACH, CA | 17,266 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 8,545 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 2,966 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 1,697 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 1,643 |
| TACOMA, WA | 1,524 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 1,135 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 677 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 598 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 374 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 820320 — Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof. 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 Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof
Who imports Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof (HS 820320)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof include NTN, APEX TOOL GROUP LLC, NTN BOWER CORP, NTN DRIVESHAFT, INC., and WALMART INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof?
NTN is the largest U.S. importer of Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof (HS 820320), with 707 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof?
Leading suppliers shipping Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof (HS 820320) to the U.S. include AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED, NTN CORP, HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA, JINGYUAN, and HAINAN GOLDEN SHELL CO LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof are there?
ImportDoor has 38,221 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 820320, spanning Aug 2019 to Jul 2026.
Where is Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof imported from?
Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, JAPAN, and TAIWAN.
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