Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, and parts thereof, of base metal, excluding those of heading 9405 (HS 831000)
Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, and parts thereof, of base metal, excluding those of heading 9405 (HS 831000) has 24,793 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Aug 2019 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, and parts thereof, of base metal, excluding those of heading 9405 is POLYPLEX USA LLC, with 1,323 shipments, followed by THE FISHIN COMPANY and GENERAL MOTORS LLC. The leading supplier is HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA, with 2,413 shipments, followed by POLYPLEX THAILAND PUBLIC COMPANY and AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and THAILAND, 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 Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, and parts thereof, of base metal, excluding those of heading 9405 (HS 831000), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is POLYPLEX THAILAND PUBLIC COMPANY → POLYPLEX USA LLC with 1,257 shipments, followed by POLYPLEX THAILAND PUBLIC COMPANY → SERVEONE AMERICA INC (20) and FANYF → LUCKY GIFTS (18).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| POLYPLEX USA LLC | 1,323 |
| THE FISHIN COMPANY | 338 |
| GENERAL MOTORS LLC | 326 |
| KTM NORTH AMERICA INC | 265 |
| ELKEM SILICONES USA CORP | 224 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA | 2,413 |
| POLYPLEX THAILAND PUBLIC COMPANY | 1,290 |
| AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED | 1,245 |
| YANWEN | 831 |
| FANYF | 765 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 15,501 |
| THAILAND | 1,549 |
| BELGIUM | 652 |
| GERMANY | 649 |
| VIET NAM | 590 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 574 |
| TAIWAN | 480 |
| INDIA | 476 |
| FRANCE | 475 |
| NETHERLANDS | 323 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LONG BEACH, CA | 8,297 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 4,965 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 3,942 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 1,164 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 1,005 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 995 |
| TACOMA, WA | 862 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 737 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 525 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 399 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 831000 — Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, and parts thereof, of base metal, excluding those of heading 9405. 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 Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, and parts thereof, of base metal, excluding those of heading 9405
Who imports Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, and parts thereof, of base metal, excluding those of heading 9405 (HS 831000)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, and parts thereof, of base metal, excluding those of heading 9405 include POLYPLEX USA LLC, THE FISHIN COMPANY, GENERAL MOTORS LLC, KTM NORTH AMERICA INC, and ELKEM SILICONES USA CORP.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, and parts thereof, of base metal, excluding those of heading 9405?
POLYPLEX USA LLC is the largest U.S. importer of Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, and parts thereof, of base metal, excluding those of heading 9405 (HS 831000), with 1,323 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, and parts thereof, of base metal, excluding those of heading 9405?
Leading suppliers shipping Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, and parts thereof, of base metal, excluding those of heading 9405 (HS 831000) to the U.S. include HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA, POLYPLEX THAILAND PUBLIC COMPANY, AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED, YANWEN, and FANYF.
How many U.S. shipments of Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, and parts thereof, of base metal, excluding those of heading 9405 are there?
ImportDoor has 24,793 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 831000, spanning Aug 2019 to Jul 2026.
Where is Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, and parts thereof, of base metal, excluding those of heading 9405 imported from?
Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, and parts thereof, of base metal, excluding those of heading 9405 is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, THAILAND, and BELGIUM.
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