India to USA trade data · HS 8708
Exporting Auto Parts from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $1.8B of auto parts (HS 8708) from India, 2.2% of all US imports of this product, making India the 8th largest supplier of 149 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $1.8B
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +1.3%
- India's rank
- 8th of 149
- Share of US imports
- 2.2%
- Average duty paid
- 22.9%
- Shipped by sea
- 95%
Five-year trend
US imports of auto parts from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $1.27B, up 1.3% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with auto parts
US imports of HS 8708 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 149 countries: $82B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mexico | $34.9B | 42.6% |
| 2. Canada | $10.8B | 13.1% |
| 3. China | $8.08B | 9.9% |
| 4. Japan | $6.62B | 8.1% |
| 5. South Korea | $5.83B | 7.1% |
| 6. Germany | $4.3B | 5.2% |
| 7. Taiwan | $1.84B | 2.2% |
| 8. India | $1.8B | 2.2% |
US ports of entry
US ports for auto parts from India
Top US ports for HS 8708 imports from India by value, 2025. 95% came by sea, 99% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $550M | 30.5% |
| Newark, NJ | $545M | 30.2% |
| Savannah, GA | $212M | 11.8% |
| Charleston, SC | $105M | 5.8% |
| Houston, TX | $91.9M | 5.1% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $53.7M | 3% |
US duty
Duty paid on auto parts from India
Across all HS 8708 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 22.9% 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
Auto Parts from India to the USA: FAQs
How much auto parts does the US import from India?
$1.8B in 2025 (HS 8708), which made India the 8th largest supplier of 149 countries with 2.2% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $1.27B, up 1.3% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for auto parts in the US market?
Mexico (42.6%), Canada (13.1%), China (9.9%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on auto parts from India?
On average, the duty paid was 22.9% of the value of auto parts from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (16.9% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8708: 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 auto parts from India?
Norfolk-Newport News, VA (30.5%), Newark, NJ (30.2%), Savannah, GA (11.8%) took the most by value in 2025. About 95% arrived by sea and 3% 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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