The U. S. Fastener Imports Increased 7% to $418, 884, 658 in July

The U. S. Fastener imports increased 7% to $418, 884, 658 in July compared with the previous month, while exports decreased 8% to $265, 964, 536. China Taiwan, Mainland China, Japan, Germany and Canada were still the top five exporters of fasteners to the U. S., and the top five destinations of fasteners from the U. S. Were Mexico, Canada, UK, Mainland China and France. HTS Code: 7318 - Screws, Bolts, Nuts, Coach Screws, Screw Hooks, Rivets, Cotters, Cotter Pins, Washers And Similar Articles, Of Iron Or Steel. July 2012 U. S. Imports Top 5 Countries July Value (M) June Value (M) China Taiwan $126.22 $115.27 Mainland China $96.81 $95.40 Japan $73.68 $63.28 Federal Republic Of Germany? $21.36 $20.98 Canada $19.01 $23.76 July 2012 U. S. Exports Top 5 Countries July Value (M) June Value (M) Mexico $81.69 $86.56 Canada $81.10 $94.39 United Kingdom $12.12 $13.60 China $8.46 $8.90 France $7.34 $7.63 Source: ChinaFastener. Info