Ball point pens, other (HS 960899)
Ball point pens, other (HS 960899) has 2,211 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jun 2019 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Ball point pens, other is POREX CORP, with 85 shipments, followed by ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD and PENN STATE INDUSTRIES. The leading supplier is POREX TECHNOLOGIES SDN BHD, with 89 shipments, followed by ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD and HOECHSTMASS BALZER GMBH. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and TAIWAN, arriving primarily at LOS ANGELES, 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 Ball point pens, other (HS 960899), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is POREX TECHNOLOGIES SDN BHD → POREX CORP with 84 shipments, followed by ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD → ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD (63) and EAST LONGITUDE TRADE CO LTD → PENN STATE INDUSTRIES (54).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| POREX CORP | 85 |
| ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD | 63 |
| PENN STATE INDUSTRIES | 60 |
| FREUDENBERG HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS LP | 58 |
| WEST TEXAS LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND | 51 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| POREX TECHNOLOGIES SDN BHD | 89 |
| ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD | 63 |
| HOECHSTMASS BALZER GMBH | 62 |
| GORDON AUTO BODY PARTS CO LTD | 57 |
| EAST LONGITUDE TRADE CO LTD | 54 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 818 |
| TAIWAN | 369 |
| JAPAN | 141 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 123 |
| INDIA | 96 |
| MALAYSIA | 93 |
| ITALY | 87 |
| GERMANY | 83 |
| HONG KONG | 49 |
| MEXICO | 45 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 549 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 414 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 367 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 253 |
| TACOMA, WA | 123 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 95 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 83 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 50 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 47 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 46 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 960899 — Ball point pens, other. 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 Ball point pens, other
Who imports Ball point pens, other (HS 960899)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Ball point pens, other include POREX CORP, ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD, PENN STATE INDUSTRIES, FREUDENBERG HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS LP, and WEST TEXAS LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Ball point pens, other?
POREX CORP is the largest U.S. importer of Ball point pens, other (HS 960899), with 85 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Ball point pens, other?
Leading suppliers shipping Ball point pens, other (HS 960899) to the U.S. include POREX TECHNOLOGIES SDN BHD, ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD, HOECHSTMASS BALZER GMBH, GORDON AUTO BODY PARTS CO LTD, and EAST LONGITUDE TRADE CO LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Ball point pens, other are there?
ImportDoor has 2,211 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 960899, spanning Jun 2019 to Jul 2026.
Where is Ball point pens, other imported from?
Ball point pens, other is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, TAIWAN, and JAPAN.
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