Sample bill of lading record for Beltexco Ltd, a United Arab Emirates-based buyer importing sandwich panel components, aluminum window frames, and industrial equipment from Hanyang Enterprises Co. Ltd. in South Korea. This shipment was processed through West Karachi port with a total value of USD 9,116.84 covering 707.0 KG of mixed construction materials and equipment.
Buyer: Beltexco Ltd — United Arab Emirates
Supplier: Hanyang Enterprises Co. Ltd. — South Korea
Transaction Date: May 19, 2021
Total Value: USD 9,116.84 (707.0 KG)
Port of Discharge: West Karachi
This bill of lading records a shipment of mixed construction materials and industrial equipment from South Korea to the United Arab Emirates, with the port of discharge at West Karachi, Pakistan. The transaction, dated May 19, 2021, documents the export of sandwich panel spare parts, aluminum window frames, heating equipment, UV lamps, pilot lamps, and electrical switches by Hanyang Enterprises Co. Ltd. to Beltexco Ltd. The shipment weighs 707.0 KG and carries a total declared value of USD 9,116.84, yielding a unit price of approximately USD 12.89 per kilogram.
The routing of this shipment through West Karachi is notable, as it suggests the cargo was transshipped via Pakistan rather than shipped directly from South Korea to the UAE. This is a common practice in Middle Eastern logistics, where cargo from East Asian manufacturers may be consolidated or transshipped at regional hub ports such as Karachi before final delivery to UAE destinations. The use of HS code 99170000, which falls under the residual category for goods not elsewhere specified, indicates the mixed nature of the shipment encompassing multiple product types within a single consignment.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Transaction Date | 2021/05/19 |
| Buyer | Beltexco Ltd |
| Supplier | Hanyang Enterprises Co. Ltd. |
| Import Area | United Arab Emirates |
| Export Area | South Korea |
| Product Description | S/Parts, Sandwich Panel, Alum Window Frame, Top Heater, UV Lamp, Pilot Lamp, Switch Etc — 124 NO 1 SET D.A. P. INV |
| HS Code | 99170000 |
| Quantity | 707.0 KG |
| Total Price | USD 9,116.84 |
| Unit Price | USD 12.89 per KG |
| POD / Appraisement | West Karachi |
Beltexco Ltd is a United Arab Emirates-based company operating within the construction materials and industrial equipment import sector. The UAE represents one of the most dynamic construction material import markets in the world, driven by ambitious infrastructure development programs, mega real estate projects, and a rapidly growing population that demands continuous expansion of commercial, residential, and industrial building stock. Companies like Beltexco Ltd serve as critical intermediaries in this supply chain, sourcing specialized construction components from international manufacturers and distributing them to UAE-based contractors, developers, and project managers.
The specific product mix in this bill of lading — sandwich panel parts, aluminum window frames, and industrial equipment — indicates that Beltexco Ltd likely supplies materials for building envelope systems, including prefabricated wall and roof panels, as well as finishing components such as aluminum window and door frames. This product combination is commonly required in large-scale construction projects across the UAE, particularly in industrial zones, warehouse complexes, and commercial building developments where insulated sandwich panels provide both structural efficiency and thermal performance in the extreme desert climate conditions prevalent throughout the Gulf region.
Hanyang Enterprises Co. Ltd. is a South Korean exporter specializing in construction materials, industrial components, and building equipment. South Korea is globally recognized as a leading manufacturer and exporter of high-quality construction materials, including sandwich panels, aluminum profiles, and specialized industrial equipment. Korean manufacturers benefit from advanced production technology, strict quality control standards, and competitive export pricing, making them preferred suppliers for construction companies and importers across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and increasingly the United States.
The product range exported by Hanyang Enterprises in this shipment is notably diverse, encompassing not only structural components (sandwich panel parts, aluminum window frames) but also technical equipment (top heaters, UV lamps, pilot lamps, switches). This breadth suggests that Hanyang Enterprises either manufactures this range in-house or serves as a consolidated export partner, assembling construction materials and equipment from multiple Korean manufacturers into single shipments for international buyers. This consolidation service is particularly valuable for importers like Beltexco Ltd, as it reduces logistics complexity, simplifies customs documentation, and ensures material compatibility for integrated building system installations.
The shipment contains a mix of construction and industrial products. The following table breaks down each product category included in the bill of lading, along with its typical application in construction projects.
| Product | Description | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Panel (S/Parts) | Spare parts for insulated sandwich panel systems | Wall/roof panels for industrial and commercial buildings |
| Alum Window Frame | Aluminum window frame profiles and components | Window and door installation in buildings |
| Top Heater | Industrial heating unit | Temperature control in industrial/process environments |
| UV Lamp | Ultraviolet lamp unit | Sterilization, curing, or quality inspection systems |
| Pilot Lamp | Indicator/status lamp for control panels | Industrial control and electrical panel systems |
| Switch Etc. | Electrical switches and miscellaneous components | Building electrical systems and control panels |
The sandwich panel spare parts represent the highest-value component category in this shipment. Sandwich panels are composite building materials consisting of two outer metal skins (typically steel or aluminum) bonded to an insulating core material such as polyurethane (PUR), polyisocyanurate (PIR), or mineral wool. These panels are widely used in the construction of warehouses, factories, cold storage facilities, commercial buildings, and residential structures across the UAE and the broader Middle Eastern region. The spare parts nature of the shipment suggests that Beltexco Ltd is either maintaining existing sandwich panel installations or assembling panel systems from component-level imports.
The global sandwich panel market is projected to reach USD 15.5 billion by 2027, driven by rapid urbanization, industrialization, and increasing demand for energy-efficient building solutions. The UAE is among the top importers of sandwich panels globally, with major demand from the construction of logistics warehouses, food processing facilities, and commercial developments.
The United States is also a significant market for sandwich panel importers and buyers, with growing demand for insulated panels in industrial, commercial, and cold storage construction applications across the country.
This shipment is classified under HS code 99170000, which falls within Chapter 99 of the Harmonized System — a chapter typically reserved for special classification purposes, provisional tariff arrangements, or goods that do not fit neatly into other specific headings. The use of this residual code is common for mixed consignments containing multiple product types that would otherwise require separate HS code classifications for each item.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| HS Code | 99170000 |
| Chapter | Chapter 99 (Special Classifications) |
| Reason for Use | Mixed consignment with multiple product categories |
| Total Weight | 707.0 KG |
| Total Value | USD 9,116.84 |
| Unit Price | USD 12.89 per KG |
If the products in this shipment were classified individually, they would likely fall under multiple HS codes: sandwich panels under 7308 (articles of iron or steel) or 7610 (aluminum structures), aluminum window frames under 7610, heaters under 8516 (electrical heating equipment), UV lamps under 8539 (lamps/LEDs), and electrical switches under 8536 (electrical apparatus). The consolidated use of HS 99170000 simplifies customs processing for this multi-product consignment.
The South Korea to UAE trade corridor is a significant route for construction material exports, reflecting the strong commercial relationship between Korean manufacturers and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) construction markets. South Korea exported approximately USD 8.5 billion worth of goods to the UAE in recent years, with construction materials, architectural components, and industrial equipment representing a substantial share of this trade volume.
The routing of this particular shipment through West Karachi (Pakistan) rather than direct delivery to a UAE port is an interesting logistics decision. Several factors may explain this routing: transshipment consolidation at Karachi port, preferential shipping lanes, cost optimization through regional freight forwarders, or the involvement of a Pakistani logistics intermediary. West Karachi (Port of Karachi) is one of South Asia's busiest deep-water ports and serves as a major transshipment hub for cargo moving between East Asia and the Middle East. This routing strategy is commonly employed when shipping smaller consignments that benefit from consolidation with other cargo at intermediate ports.
The United States represents a growing market for sandwich panel importers and buyers, driven by increasing demand for energy-efficient building envelopes in industrial, commercial, and cold storage construction. While the Beltexco Ltd shipment documented in this bill of lading was destined for the UAE, the product categories — particularly sandwich panels and aluminum frames — are in high demand among US construction material distributors and building contractors.
US sandwich panel buyers source products from a diverse range of international suppliers, including manufacturers in China, South Korea, Turkey, and European countries. The key product specifications demanded by US importers include panels with PIR/PUR insulation cores for superior fire performance, pre-painted steel or aluminum facings for corrosion resistance, and panels that meet ASTM and FM Global fire rating standards required by US building codes. Major demand centers in the US include Texas, California, Florida, and the Midwest industrial corridor, where warehouse, distribution center, and food processing facility construction drives consistent panel import volumes.
Beltexco Ltd is a United Arab Emirates-based company that imports construction materials and industrial equipment. In this bill of lading, Beltexco Ltd is the buyer of sandwich panel parts, aluminum window frames, and other industrial components sourced from Hanyang Enterprises Co. Ltd. in South Korea.
The shipment contained sandwich panel spare parts, aluminum window frames, a top heater, UV lamp, pilot lamp, electrical switches, and other miscellaneous components. Total weight was 707.0 KG with a declared value of USD 9,116.84.
HS code 99170000 falls under Chapter 99 of the Harmonized System, which is used for special classification purposes and mixed consignements. This code was applied because the shipment contained multiple product types (panels, frames, heaters, lamps, switches) that would normally require separate HS classifications.
The cargo was transshipped via West Karachi (Port of Karachi, Pakistan) rather than shipped directly from South Korea to the UAE. This is a common logistics practice for consolidating smaller consignments, optimizing shipping costs, or utilizing regional freight forwarding networks that route East Asian cargo through South Asian hub ports.
Hanyang Enterprises Co. Ltd. is a South Korean export company that supplies construction materials and industrial equipment to international markets. In this shipment, they were the supplier (exporter) of sandwich panel parts, aluminum frames, heaters, UV lamps, and electrical components to Beltexco Ltd in the UAE.
The United States imports sandwich panels from China, South Korea, Turkey, Germany, and Canada. Major demand centers include Texas, California, Florida, and the Midwest. US buyers require panels meeting ASTM and FM Global standards, with PIR insulation cores being the most preferred for fire performance in industrial and commercial construction.