India to USA trade data · HS 8531
Exporting Alarms & Signalling Equipment from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $34.9M of alarms & signalling equipment (HS 8531) from India, 0.9% of all US imports of this product, making India the 15th largest supplier of 96 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $34.9M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -36.4%
- India's rank
- 15th of 96
- Share of US imports
- 0.9%
- Average duty paid
- 16.3%
- Shipped by sea
- 40%
Five-year trend
US imports of alarms & signalling equipment from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $15.9M, down 36.4% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with alarms & signalling equipment
US imports of HS 8531 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 96 countries: $3.75B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mexico | $940M | 25.1% |
| 2. Vietnam | $826M | 22% |
| 3. China | $380M | 10.1% |
| 4. Taiwan | $254M | 6.8% |
| 5. Malaysia | $201M | 5.4% |
| 6. Canada | $178M | 4.8% |
| 7. Germany | $171M | 4.6% |
| 8. United Kingdom | $102M | 2.7% |
| 15th. India | $34.9M | 0.9% |
US ports of entry
US ports for alarms & signalling equipment from India
Top US ports for HS 8531 imports from India by value, 2025. 40% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $8.4M | 24.1% |
| Newark, NJ | $8M | 23% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $4.6M | 13.1% |
| JFK International Airport, NY | $3.3M | 9.3% |
| Logan Airport, MA | $1.6M | 4.6% |
| Port Huron, MI | $1.5M | 4.3% |
US duty
Duty paid on alarms & signalling equipment from India
Across all HS 8531 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 16.3% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 16.9% 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
Alarms & Signalling Equipment from India to the USA: FAQs
How much alarms & signalling equipment does the US import from India?
$34.9M in 2025 (HS 8531), which made India the 15th largest supplier of 96 countries with 0.9% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $15.9M, down 36.4% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for alarms & signalling equipment in the US market?
Mexico (25.1%), Vietnam (22%), China (10.1%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on alarms & signalling equipment from India?
On average, the duty paid was 16.3% of the value of alarms & signalling equipment from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (16.9% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8531: 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 alarms & signalling equipment from India?
New Orleans, LA (24.1%), Newark, NJ (23%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (13.1%) took the most by value in 2025. About 40% arrived by sea and 55% 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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