POSCO supplier risk assessment Q1-2026: Korea-sourced imports, elastomers focus, sanctions flag review required.
POSCO's U.S. import operations in Q1 2026 comprised 197 shipments across 5 suppliers in 4 countries. South Korea dominated the sourcing footprint, accounting for 97% of shipments, primarily through the parent company POSCO which supplied 189 shipments. The portfolio concentrated heavily on elastomers and plastics (HS Chapter 40 and 39), with rubber compounds (HS 400219) representing the largest single category at 9 shipments. Secondary suppliers included POSCO Mexico, STARCORE (Thailand), and Commercial Metals (U.S.), reflecting some geographic diversification but heavy reliance on the Korean parent entity.
Distance-screened against all 380 facilities in the ASPI Xinjiang Data Project. Proximity score: 100 / 100.
POSCO's profile registered 1 sanctions watchlist name match, warranting verification against current OFAC and equivalent lists. No suppliers showed documented exposure to forced labor indicators under UFLPA proximity screening. The single sanctions flag should be reviewed for false-positive alignment with the corporate group structure.
5 distinct tier-1 suppliers in Q1 2026
| POSCO | South Korea | 189 |
| POSCO CORPORATION165 | South Korea | 2 |
| POSCO MEXICO | Mexico | 2 |
| STARCORE | Thailand | 2 |
| COMMERCIAL METALS | United States | 1 |
Share of Q1 2026 inbound shipments by source country
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