{"id":20392,"date":"2026-09-21T18:59:34","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T10:59:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tradeint.com\/insights\/?p=20392"},"modified":"2026-09-21T19:34:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T11:34:06","slug":"how-to-find-us-importers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tradeint.com\/insights\/how-to-find-us-importers\/","title":{"rendered":"How to find US importers: US customs data by company guide 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Why look for US importers using customs import data?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n

Finding US importers matters because the United States is the world's largest single import market, and matching your product with the right buyer needs verified shipment history rather than trade-show lists or general directories. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

According to TradeInt's US import data<\/a>, Mexico is now the largest US import partner at US$242.90 billion, followed by Canada at US$162.96 billion and Taiwan at US$116.10 billion.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Because customs data captures every maritime shipment entering US ports unless the shipper opts out, it gives suppliers a direct view of which US companies buy which products, from where, and how often. That level of detail is impossible to reconstruct from industry directories or trade-association lists.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Meanwhile, product-level data uncovers unusual patterns. US imports from China slipped to fourth place at US$104.17 billion in 2026 as Taiwan and Vietnam picked up shares in strong computing and electronics demand, based on TradeInt's US import data. Sourcing shifts like these become visible only in shipment-level records.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 TradeInt's Insights on 2026 US Import Data<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n

Automatic data processing machines lead US imports at US$159.25 billion, ahead of smartphones (US$70.22 billion) and cars (US$69.65 billion), according to TradeInt's US import data.Read more: US import data 2026: Top imports & source countries<\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

What is US customs import data?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n

US customs import data is the transaction-level shipment record that CBP collects when goods enter the country. Every maritime import generates a Bill of Lading, which captures the importer name, consignee, foreign shipper, product description with HS code, quantity, weight, value, port of loading, port of discharge, and vessel details.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Because these records are considered public under the Freedom of Information Act, third-party platforms can compile and republish them in searchable form. Companies can request confidential treatment for their shipment data through a formal filing with CBP, but the vast majority of records remain publicly searchable.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Air freight and land border crossings are collected through separate CBP systems, though maritime Bills of Lading remain the most widely available public source and cover the bulk of US import trade by value.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What information can you find in US customs data?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n

Every maritime import record in the US customs system captures a defined set of fields, each useful for a different research goal:<\/p>\r\n\r\n