{
 "port": {
  "name": "Chicago",
  "unlocode": "USCHI",
  "country": "United States",
  "cc": "US",
  "region": "Illinois",
  "lat": 41.8833,
  "lon": -87.6,
  "cbp_schedule_d": [
   "3901"
  ],
  "cbp_schedule_k": null,
  "customs_office": null,
  "wpi_number": 4800,
  "wikidata": null,
  "locode_functions": [
   "Port",
   "Airport",
   "Postal exchange"
  ],
  "url": "https://eximagent.ai/ports/uschi"
 },
 "snapshot": "us-2026-07.co-2025-12",
 "tier": "A",
 "summary": [
  "In our records for Aug 2025–Jul 2026: 339 US import bills of lading arriving here.",
  "Macgellan Corporation is the largest named importer with 25 bills of lading, ahead of Arcelormittal International America (20).",
  "Polyacetals, (HS 390730) leads the products at 7.7% of HS-coded bills of lading, and Antwerp is the top loading port at 36%."
 ],
 "insights": [
  {
   "title": "Macgellan Corporation leads the top 5",
   "value": "23%",
   "text": "Top 5 importers: 23% of 339 bills of lading, out of 178 named."
  },
  {
   "title": "Steel articles, chapter 73",
   "value": "2.5×",
   "text": "Chapter 73, steel articles: 13% of HS-coded bills of lading here vs 5.3% in all US bills of lading we hold."
  },
  {
   "title": "Jul 2026 share of US bills",
   "value": "0.0%",
   "text": "0.0% of all US import bills in Jul 2026, vs 0.0% over 4 earlier well-covered months."
  },
  {
   "title": "Thyssenkrupp Rasselstein GMBH ships the most",
   "value": "12%",
   "text": "Thyssenkrupp Rasselstein GMBH: 42 bills of lading; Gerdau S.A 25; Utopia Industries Pvt LTD 9."
  },
  {
   "title": "Antwerp first",
   "value": "36%",
   "text": "Antwerp: 36% of bills of lading; Oxelosund 19%."
  }
 ],
 "no_records": null,
 "flows_covered": [
  "US imports · arriving at Chicago"
 ],
 "flows_not_covered": "Every flow not listed. EximAgent holds no export records for most origins, so no figure describes this port's total trade.",
 "flows": {
  "ua": {
   "tag": "US imports · arriving at Chicago",
   "unit": "bills",
   "window": "Aug 2025–Jul 2026",
   "kpi": {
    "n": 339,
    "ents": 178,
    "ship": 147,
    "hsn": 52
   },
   "top_companies": [
    {
     "name": "Macgellan Corporation",
     "count": 25,
     "hs6": [],
     "url": null
    },
    {
     "name": "Arcelormittal International America",
     "count": 20,
     "hs6": [],
     "url": null
    },
    {
     "name": "Tata Steel Ijmuiden BV In Care Of",
     "count": 12,
     "hs6": [],
     "url": null
    },
    {
     "name": "Ssab INC",
     "count": 10,
     "hs6": [],
     "url": null
    },
    {
     "name": "Berlin Metals LLC",
     "count": 10,
     "hs6": [],
     "url": null
    },
    {
     "name": "Utopia Brands INC",
     "count": 9,
     "hs6": [],
     "url": null
    },
    {
     "name": "Ge Renewables North America LLC",
     "count": 5,
     "hs6": [],
     "url": null
    },
    {
     "name": "Pocas International CO., LTD",
     "count": 5,
     "hs6": [],
     "url": null
    },
    {
     "name": "Eramet Marietta INC",
     "count": 4,
     "hs6": [],
     "url": null
    },
    {
     "name": "Clayton Corporation",
     "count": 4,
     "hs6": [],
     "url": null
    }
   ],
   "top_suppliers": [
    {
     "name": "Thyssenkrupp Rasselstein GMBH",
     "count": 42
    },
    {
     "name": "Gerdau S.A",
     "count": 25
    },
    {
     "name": "Utopia Industries Pvt LTD",
     "count": 9
    },
    {
     "name": "Okf Corporation",
     "count": 5
    },
    {
     "name": "Kukdo Chemical CO., LTD",
     "count": 4
    },
    {
     "name": "Arcelormittal Hochfeld GMBH",
     "count": 4
    }
   ],
   "monthly": [
    {
     "month": 202508,
     "count": 16
    },
    {
     "month": 202510,
     "count": 5
    },
    {
     "month": 202512,
     "count": 1
    },
    {
     "month": 202605,
     "count": 27
    },
    {
     "month": 202606,
     "count": 71
    },
    {
     "month": 202607,
     "count": 220
    }
   ],
   "top_hs6": [
    {
     "hs6": "390730",
     "label": "Polyacetals, (epoxide resins)",
     "count": 4
    },
    {
     "hs6": "390729",
     "label": "Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide",
     "count": 3
    },
    {
     "hs6": "940139",
     "label": "Swivel chairs",
     "count": 3
    },
    {
     "hs6": "848350",
     "label": "Flywheels and pulleys",
     "count": 2
    },
    {
     "hs6": "490199",
     "label": "Other printed books, brochures",
     "count": 2
    },
    {
     "hs6": "392620",
     "label": "Articles of apparel and clothing accessories",
     "count": 2
    },
    {
     "hs6": "848120",
     "label": "Valves for oleohydraulic or pneumatic",
     "count": 2
    },
    {
     "hs6": "731815",
     "label": "Screws and bolts",
     "count": 2
    },
    {
     "hs6": "843139",
     "label": "Other parts suitable for use solely",
     "count": 1
    },
    {
     "hs6": "441990",
     "label": "Tableware and kitchenware",
     "count": 1
    }
   ],
   "partners": [
    {
     "code": "42305",
     "count": 94
    },
    {
     "code": "40159",
     "count": 50
    },
    {
     "code": "35171",
     "count": 26
    },
    {
     "code": "58023",
     "count": 19
    },
    {
     "code": "42190",
     "count": 12
    },
    {
     "code": "01520",
     "count": 12
    },
    {
     "code": "57078",
     "count": 11
    },
    {
     "code": "57035",
     "count": 9
    },
    {
     "code": "53551",
     "count": 9
    },
    {
     "code": "47527",
     "count": 8
    },
    {
     "code": "57020",
     "count": 6
    },
    {
     "code": "42876",
     "count": 5
    }
   ]
  }
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   "harbor_type": "Coastal (tide gates)",
   "shelter": "Excellent",
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    "anchorage": 6,
    "cargo_pier": 6,
    "oil_terminal": null
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    "beam": null,
    "draft": null
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    "Tide": "N",
    "Heavy swell": "N",
    "Ice": "Y",
    "Other": "Y"
   },
   "overhead_limits": "Y",
   "groups": {
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     "First port of entry": "Y",
     "ETA message required": "Y",
     "Quarantine: pratique": "Y",
     "Quarantine: sanitation": "Y",
     "Pilotage compulsory": "Y",
     "Pilotage advisable": "U",
     "Tug assistance": "Y",
     "Tug salvage": "U",
     "Turning area": "Y",
     "Good holding ground": "Y"
    },
    "Cargo handling": {
     "Wharves": "Y",
     "Anchorage berths": "U",
     "Container facilities": "U",
     "Ro-ro facilities": "U",
     "Solid bulk": "U",
     "Liquid bulk": "U",
     "Breakbulk": "U",
     "Oil terminal": "U",
     "Dangerous cargo": "U"
    },
    "Cranes and lifts": {
     "Fixed cranes": "Y",
     "Mobile cranes": "Y",
     "Floating cranes": "Y",
     "Container cranes": "U",
     "Lifts 100+ t": "U",
     "Lifts 50–100 t": "U",
     "Lifts 25–49 t": "Y",
     "Lifts 0–24 t": "Y"
    },
    "Services and supplies": {
     "Longshoremen": "Y",
     "Electricity": "Y",
     "Electrical repair": "Y",
     "Navigation equipment": "Y",
     "Fuel oil": "Y",
     "Diesel": "Y",
     "Potable water": "Y",
     "Provisions": "Y",
     "Deck supplies": "Y",
     "Engine supplies": "Y"
    },
    "Shore links and environment": {
     "Rail link": "Y",
     "Airport": "Y",
     "Telephone": "Y",
     "Radio": "Y",
     "Medical facilities": "Y",
     "Garbage disposal": "Y",
     "Dirty ballast disposal": "N"
    }
   },
   "repairs": "Major",
   "drydock": "Medium",
   "marine_railway": "Not listed",
   "navarea": "IV",
   "sailing_directions": "U.S. Coast Pilot 6 - Great Lakes and their connecting waterways",
   "chart": "14926, 14928",
   "lat_dms": "41°53'00\"N",
   "lon_dms": "87°36'00\"W"
  },
  "sourced_facts": [],
  "nearby_straight_line": [
   {
    "name": "Gary",
    "unlocode": "USGYY",
    "cc": "US",
    "lat": 41.6167,
    "lon": -87.3333,
    "km": 37,
    "nm": 20,
    "pilot": false
   },
   {
    "name": "Waukegan",
    "unlocode": "USUGN",
    "cc": "US",
    "lat": 42.35,
    "lon": -87.8333,
    "km": 55,
    "nm": 30,
    "pilot": false
   },
   {
    "name": "Kenosha",
    "unlocode": "USENW",
    "cc": "US",
    "lat": 42.5833,
    "lon": -87.8167,
    "km": 80,
    "nm": 43,
    "pilot": false
   },
   {
    "name": "Racine",
    "unlocode": "USRAC",
    "cc": "US",
    "lat": 42.7333,
    "lon": -87.7833,
    "km": 96,
    "nm": 52,
    "pilot": false
   },
   {
    "name": "South Haven",
    "unlocode": "USSOH",
    "cc": "US",
    "lat": 42.4,
    "lon": -86.2833,
    "km": 123,
    "nm": 66,
    "pilot": false
   },
   {
    "name": "Milwaukee",
    "unlocode": "USMKE",
    "cc": "US",
    "lat": 43.0333,
    "lon": -87.8833,
    "km": 130,
    "nm": 70,
    "pilot": false
   }
  ]
 },
 "faq": [
  {
   "q": "What is the port code for Port of Chicago?",
   "a": "UN/LOCODE USCHI; CBP Schedule D 3901 (Chicago, IL); NGA World Port Index 4800."
  },
  {
   "q": "How much trade goes through Port of Chicago?",
   "a": "In the records EximAgent holds for Aug 2025–Jul 2026: 339 US import bills of lading arriving here, naming 178 companies."
  },
  {
   "q": "Who are the top importers at Port of Chicago?",
   "a": "Macgellan Corporation (25), Arcelormittal International America (20), Tata Steel Ijmuiden BV In Care Of (12), Ssab INC (10), Berlin Metals LLC (10); bills of lading, Aug 2025–Jul 2026."
  },
  {
   "q": "What are the main products shipped through Port of Chicago?",
   "a": "Polyacetals, (HS 390730, 7.7%); Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide (HS 390729, 5.8%); Swivel chairs (HS 940139, 5.8%); Flywheels and pulleys (HS 848350, 3.8%); Other printed books, brochures (HS 490199, 3.8%); share of HS-coded bills of lading, Aug 2025–Jul 2026."
  },
  {
   "q": "Where is cargo arriving at Port of Chicago loaded?",
   "a": "Antwerp (36%), Oxelosund (19%), Niteroi (10%), Busan (7.3%), Ijmuiden (4.6%), as shares of bills of lading with a known port in Aug 2025–Jul 2026."
  },
  {
   "q": "How does Port of Chicago differ from other US ports?",
   "a": "By HS chapter, here vs all US bills we hold: plastics 19% vs 12%; machinery and appliances 15% vs 11%; steel articles 13% vs 5.3%; electronics 10% vs 7.5%."
  }
 ],
 "disclaimer": "Figures come only from the customs records EximAgent holds and do not cover all trade through this port. Use with care and verify important details. Subject to EximAgent Terms and Conditions: https://eximagent.ai/policies/terms"
}