India to USA trade data · HS 8429
Exporting Bulldozers & Excavators from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $139M of bulldozers & excavators (HS 8429) from India, 1.7% of all US imports of this product, making India the 11th largest supplier of 39 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $139M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +25.9%
- India's rank
- 11th of 39
- Share of US imports
- 1.7%
- Average duty paid
- 29.7%
- Shipped by sea
- 99%
Five-year trend
US imports of bulldozers & excavators from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $117M, up 25.9% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with bulldozers & excavators
US imports of HS 8429 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 39 countries: $8.1B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Japan | $4.15B | 51.2% |
| 2. Brazil | $996M | 12.3% |
| 3. South Korea | $469M | 5.8% |
| 4. United Kingdom | $410M | 5.1% |
| 5. China | $388M | 4.8% |
| 6. Italy | $265M | 3.3% |
| 7. Germany | $262M | 3.2% |
| 8. Czechia | $248M | 3.1% |
| 11th. India | $139M | 1.7% |
US ports of entry
US ports for bulldozers & excavators from India
Top US ports for HS 8429 imports from India by value, 2025. 99% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | $63.2M | 45.4% |
| Houston, TX | $26.8M | 19.2% |
| Savannah, GA | $18.7M | 13.4% |
| Baltimore, MD | $14.9M | 10.7% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $9.2M | 6.6% |
| Tacoma, WA | $2.1M | 1.5% |
US duty
Duty paid on bulldozers & excavators from India
Across all HS 8429 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 29.7% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 19.6% 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
Bulldozers & Excavators from India to the USA: FAQs
How much bulldozers & excavators does the US import from India?
$139M in 2025 (HS 8429), which made India the 11th largest supplier of 39 countries with 1.7% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $117M, up 25.9% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for bulldozers & excavators in the US market?
Japan (51.2%), Brazil (12.3%), South Korea (5.8%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on bulldozers & excavators from India?
On average, the duty paid was 29.7% of the value of bulldozers & excavators from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (19.6% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8429: 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 bulldozers & excavators from India?
Charleston, SC (45.4%), Houston, TX (19.2%), Savannah, GA (13.4%) 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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