U.S. Import Values for Fasteners Rose 15.3% to $414,421,292 in May

U.S. import values for fasteners rose 15.3% to $414,421,292 in May while export value jumped 15.5% to $291,904,268 compared with the same period of 2011. This is a change of 1% and 8% respectively from the previous month. China Taiwan, Taiwan, Japan, Canada and Germany are the top five exporters of U.S. fasteners while Canada, Mexico, UK, China and Germany are the top five importers of U.S. fasteners in May. HTS Code: 7318 - Screws, Bolts, Nuts, Coach Screws, Screw Hooks, Rivets, Cotters, Cotter Pins, Washers And Similar Articles, Of Iron Or Steel May 2012 U.S. Imports Top 5 Countries/Regions Value (M) Taiwan $125.03 China $95.28 Japan $64.74 Canada $27.31 Federal Republic of Germany $24.28 May 2012 U.S. Exports Top 5 Countries/Regions Value (M) Canada $98.28 Mexico $86.44 United Kingdom $13.57 China $10.37 Federal Republic of Germany $6.86 Source:chinaFastener.info