India to USA trade data · HS 7612
Exporting Aluminium Cans & Containers from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $12.6M of aluminium cans & containers (HS 7612) from India, 3.3% of all US imports of this product, making India the 9th largest supplier of 51 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $12.6M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -31.4%
- India's rank
- 9th of 51
- Share of US imports
- 3.3%
- Average duty paid
- 47.9%
- Shipped by sea
- 93%
Five-year trend
US imports of aluminium cans & containers from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $5.9M, down 31.4% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with aluminium cans & containers
US imports of HS 7612 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 51 countries: $383M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mexico | $171M | 44.7% |
| 2. Germany | $29.1M | 7.6% |
| 3. China | $26.3M | 6.9% |
| 4. France | $23.7M | 6.2% |
| 5. Canada | $22.5M | 5.9% |
| 6. Chile | $16.6M | 4.3% |
| 7. Austria | $16.3M | 4.2% |
| 8. Italy | $15.6M | 4.1% |
| 9th. India | $12.6M | 3.3% |
US ports of entry
US ports for aluminium cans & containers from India
Top US ports for HS 7612 imports from India by value, 2025. 93% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $4.5M | 35.7% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $2.5M | 19.9% |
| Houston, TX | $1.3M | 10.5% |
| New York, NY | $942K | 7.5% |
| Long Beach, CA | $764K | 6.1% |
| Savannah, GA | $746K | 5.9% |
US duty
Duty paid on aluminium cans & containers from India
Across all HS 7612 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 47.9% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 22.4% 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
Aluminium Cans & Containers from India to the USA: FAQs
How much aluminium cans & containers does the US import from India?
$12.6M in 2025 (HS 7612), which made India the 9th largest supplier of 51 countries with 3.3% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $5.9M, down 31.4% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for aluminium cans & containers in the US market?
Mexico (44.7%), Germany (7.6%), China (6.9%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on aluminium cans & containers from India?
On average, the duty paid was 47.9% of the value of aluminium cans & containers from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (22.4% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 7612: 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 aluminium cans & containers from India?
Newark, NJ (35.7%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (19.9%), Houston, TX (10.5%) took the most by value in 2025. About 93% arrived by sea and 7% 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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