India to USA trade data · HS 8415
Exporting Air Conditioners from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $96M of air conditioners (HS 8415) from India, 0.6% of all US imports of this product, making India the 12th largest supplier of 81 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $96M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +47.1%
- India's rank
- 12th of 81
- Share of US imports
- 0.6%
- Average duty paid
- 19.9%
- Shipped by sea
- 89%
Five-year trend
US imports of air conditioners from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $91.5M, up 47.1% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with air conditioners
US imports of HS 8415 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 81 countries: $15.2B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mexico | $7.44B | 49% |
| 2. China | $2.38B | 15.7% |
| 3. Thailand | $2B | 13.2% |
| 4. Canada | $1.3B | 8.6% |
| 5. Japan | $471M | 3.1% |
| 6. South Korea | $330M | 2.2% |
| 7. Indonesia | $183M | 1.2% |
| 8. Jordan | $143M | 0.9% |
| 12th. India | $96M | 0.6% |
US ports of entry
US ports for air conditioners from India
Top US ports for HS 8415 imports from India by value, 2025. 89% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $51.5M | 53.7% |
| Newark, NJ | $12.5M | 13.1% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $8.5M | 8.9% |
| Long Beach, CA | $3.5M | 3.6% |
| Savannah, GA | $2.9M | 3% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $2.4M | 2.6% |
US duty
Duty paid on air conditioners from India
Across all HS 8415 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 19.9% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 19.7% across 2025.
This is an average over every product in the heading, not the rate for a specific item. Your rate depends on the product's 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when it enters the US.
Questions
Air Conditioners from India to the USA: FAQs
How much air conditioners does the US import from India?
$96M in 2025 (HS 8415), which made India the 12th largest supplier of 81 countries with 0.6% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $91.5M, up 47.1% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for air conditioners in the US market?
Mexico (49%), China (15.7%), Thailand (13.2%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on air conditioners from India?
On average, the duty paid was 19.9% of the value of air conditioners from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (19.7% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8415: the rate for your goods depends on their 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when they enter. The importer pays it, usually through a customs broker.
Which US ports receive air conditioners from India?
Houston, TX (53.7%), Newark, NJ (13.1%), Los Angeles, CA (8.9%) took the most by value in 2025. About 89% arrived by sea and 11% by air.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau international trade data (general imports, and duty calculated on imports for consumption), 2021–2025 and Jan–Aug 2026.
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