India to USA trade data · HS 2818
Exporting Aluminium Oxide from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $15.1M of aluminium oxide (HS 2818) from India, 1.2% of all US imports of this product, making India the 11th largest supplier of 42 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $15.1M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -0.1%
- India's rank
- 11th of 42
- Share of US imports
- 1.2%
- Average duty paid
- 1.6%
- Shipped by sea
- 99%
Five-year trend
US imports of aluminium oxide from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $10.8M, down 0.1% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with aluminium oxide
US imports of HS 2818 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 42 countries: $1.25B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Brazil | $618M | 49.5% |
| 2. China | $135M | 10.8% |
| 3. Germany | $131M | 10.5% |
| 4. Jamaica | $98.9M | 7.9% |
| 5. Canada | $84.7M | 6.8% |
| 6. France | $38.7M | 3.1% |
| 7. Austria | $24.8M | 2% |
| 8. Japan | $24.2M | 1.9% |
| 11th. India | $15.1M | 1.2% |
US ports of entry
US ports for aluminium oxide from India
Top US ports for HS 2818 imports from India by value, 2025. 99% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $8M | 52.9% |
| Newark, NJ | $2.9M | 19.1% |
| Houston, TX | $1.4M | 9.5% |
| Savannah, GA | $1.3M | 8.8% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $325K | 2.2% |
| Charleston, SC | $306K | 2% |
US duty
Duty paid on aluminium oxide from India
Across all HS 2818 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 1.6% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 1% 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 Oxide from India to the USA: FAQs
How much aluminium oxide does the US import from India?
$15.1M in 2025 (HS 2818), which made India the 11th largest supplier of 42 countries with 1.2% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $10.8M, down 0.1% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for aluminium oxide in the US market?
Brazil (49.5%), China (10.8%), Germany (10.5%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on aluminium oxide from India?
On average, the duty paid was 1.6% of the value of aluminium oxide from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (1% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 2818: 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 oxide from India?
Norfolk-Newport News, VA (52.9%), Newark, NJ (19.1%), Houston, TX (9.5%) took the most by value in 2025. About 99% arrived by sea.
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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