Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes, brushes (HS 854520)
Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes, brushes (HS 854520) has 1,002 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes, brushes is NIDEC AUTOMOTIVE MOTOR AMERICAS LLC, with 165 shipments, followed by NIDEC MOTORS AND ACTUATORS and S E H AMERICA INC. The leading supplier is AVO CARBON GERMANY GMBH, with 247 shipments, followed by IBIDEN CO LTD and HENAN JLV GRAPHITE CO LTD. Goods originate mainly from GERMANY and CHINA, arriving primarily at HOUSTON, TX. 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 Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes, brushes (HS 854520), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is AVO CARBON GERMANY GMBH → NIDEC AUTOMOTIVE MOTOR AMERICAS LLC with 160 shipments, followed by IBIDEN CO LTD → S E H AMERICA INC (79) and AVO CARBON GERMANY GMBH → NIDEC MOTORS AND ACTUATORS (75).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NIDEC AUTOMOTIVE MOTOR AMERICAS LLC | 165 |
| NIDEC MOTORS AND ACTUATORS | 83 |
| S E H AMERICA INC | 79 |
| PALUMBO TRUCKING & WAREHOUSE | 64 |
| TECNOLOGIA MODIFICADA CAT % EXL FWD | 60 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| AVO CARBON GERMANY GMBH | 247 |
| IBIDEN CO LTD | 90 |
| HENAN JLV GRAPHITE CO LTD | 79 |
| SCHUNK CARBON TECHNOLOGY GMBH | 52 |
| CARBOTECH S R L | 50 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GERMANY | 348 |
| CHINA | 150 |
| JAPAN | 115 |
| INDIA | 71 |
| ITALY | 63 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 52 |
| MEXICO | 27 |
| FRANCE | 22 |
| SPAIN | 15 |
| DENMARK | 14 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | 384 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 229 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 157 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 49 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 40 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 28 |
| MIAMI, FL | 26 |
| TACOMA, WA | 20 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 12 |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | 9 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 854520 — Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes, brushes. 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 Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes, brushes
Who imports Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes, brushes (HS 854520)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes, brushes include NIDEC AUTOMOTIVE MOTOR AMERICAS LLC, NIDEC MOTORS AND ACTUATORS, S E H AMERICA INC, PALUMBO TRUCKING & WAREHOUSE, and TECNOLOGIA MODIFICADA CAT % EXL FWD.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes, brushes?
NIDEC AUTOMOTIVE MOTOR AMERICAS LLC is the largest U.S. importer of Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes, brushes (HS 854520), with 165 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes, brushes?
Leading suppliers shipping Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes, brushes (HS 854520) to the U.S. include AVO CARBON GERMANY GMBH, IBIDEN CO LTD, HENAN JLV GRAPHITE CO LTD, SCHUNK CARBON TECHNOLOGY GMBH, and CARBOTECH S R L.
How many U.S. shipments of Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes, brushes are there?
ImportDoor has 1,002 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 854520, spanning Jan 2020 to Jul 2026.
Where is Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes, brushes imported from?
Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes, brushes is imported into the U.S. primarily from GERMANY, CHINA, and JAPAN.
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