KAO CORP

KAO CORP is a supplier based in SPAIN with 1,305 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and May 2026. It ranks #2 among suppliers of Heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, lactones (HS 293220) to the U.S. by shipment count. Its top U.S. customers include KAO USA INC, KAO SPECIALTIES AMERICAS LLC, and GIVAUDAN FRAGRANCES CORP, primarily ships HS code 293220. Shipments arrive primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. Shipment 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 May 2026

Total shipments

1,305

First seen

Jan 2020

Last seen

May 2026

Origin countries

Shipments over time (last 24 months)

2024-062026-05

Trade flow: products → U.S. importers

What KAO CORP ships and to whom — the strongest product-customer relationships in its shipment records. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.

The largest relationship is Heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, lactones → GIVAUDAN FRAGRANCES CORP with 62 shipments, followed by Pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations, personal deodor… → LOREAL USA (29) and Apparatus based on the use of alpha, beta, gamma or other ioniz… → GIVAUDAN FRAGRANCES CORP (27).

Top U.S. customers

Importer	Shipments
KAO USA INC	294
KAO SPECIALTIES AMERICAS LLC	213
GIVAUDAN FRAGRANCES CORP	197
KAO SPECIALTIES AMERICA LLC	115
KAO SPECIALTIES AMERICAS INC	52

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Top products (HS codes)

Product (HS code)	Shipments
Heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, lactones (293220)	139
Quinones, other (291469)	69
Apparatus based on the use of alpha, beta, gamma or other ionizing radiations, whether or not for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, for other uses (902229)	62
Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, other (290949)	45
Pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations, personal deodorants, bath preparations, depilatories and other perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations, other (330790)	37

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Origin countries

Country	Shipments
SPAIN	834
JAPAN	404
FRANCE	47
BELGIUM	8
PORTUGAL	4
MOROCCO	2
MEXICO	2
YUGOSLAVIA	2
CANADA	1
GERMANY	1

Ports of unlading

U.S. port	Shipments
NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ	674
CHARLESTON, SC	296
LOS ANGELES, CA	215
MIAMI, FL	31
NEW YORK, NY	30
LONG BEACH, CA	26
HOUSTON, TX	13
SAVANNAH, GA	7
NORFOLK, VA	6
TACOMA, WA	4

Frequently asked questions about KAO CORP

Who are KAO CORP's top U.S. customers?

Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, KAO CORP's top U.S. importers include KAO USA INC, KAO SPECIALTIES AMERICAS LLC, GIVAUDAN FRAGRANCES CORP, KAO SPECIALTIES AMERICA LLC, and KAO SPECIALTIES AMERICAS INC.

What does KAO CORP export?

KAO CORP's most frequent shipments fall under HS codes 293220, 291469, and 902229.

Is KAO CORP a major supplier of Heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, lactones?

Yes — based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading shipment counts, KAO CORP is the #2 supplier of Heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, lactones (HS 293220) to the U.S.

Where does KAO CORP ship from?

KAO CORP ships primarily from SPAIN, JAPAN, and FRANCE.

How many shipments does KAO CORP have?

ImportDoor has 1,305 U.S. import shipment records for KAO CORP, spanning Jan 2020 to May 2026.

Which U.S. ports does KAO CORP ship to?

KAO CORP's shipments arrive primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ and CHARLESTON, SC.

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