India to USA trade data · HS 8525
Exporting Cameras & Broadcast Equipment from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $21.7M of cameras & broadcast equipment (HS 8525) from India, 0.2% of all US imports of this product, making India the 27th largest supplier of 93 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $21.7M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -36.2%
- India's rank
- 27th of 93
- Share of US imports
- 0.2%
- Average duty paid
- 12.6%
- Shipped by sea
- 44%
Five-year trend
US imports of cameras & broadcast equipment from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $11M, down 36.2% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with cameras & broadcast equipment
US imports of HS 8525 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 93 countries: $10.6B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Vietnam | $2.87B | 27.1% |
| 2. Thailand | $1.44B | 13.6% |
| 3. Japan | $967M | 9.1% |
| 4. Mexico | $939M | 8.9% |
| 5. China | $906M | 8.6% |
| 6. Taiwan | $855M | 8.1% |
| 7. Malaysia | $413M | 3.9% |
| 8. Canada | $398M | 3.8% |
| 27th. India | $21.7M | 0.2% |
US ports of entry
US ports for cameras & broadcast equipment from India
Top US ports for HS 8525 imports from India by value, 2025. 44% came by sea, 99% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $7.2M | 33.1% |
| Cleveland, OH | $3.4M | 15.7% |
| New Orleans, LA | $3M | 13.7% |
| Port Huron, MI | $1.8M | 8.1% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $1.3M | 6% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth, TX | $1.1M | 5.2% |
US duty
Duty paid on cameras & broadcast equipment from India
Across all HS 8525 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 12.6% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 15.2% 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
Cameras & Broadcast Equipment from India to the USA: FAQs
How much cameras & broadcast equipment does the US import from India?
$21.7M in 2025 (HS 8525), which made India the 27th largest supplier of 93 countries with 0.2% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $11M, down 36.2% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for cameras & broadcast equipment in the US market?
Vietnam (27.1%), Thailand (13.6%), Japan (9.1%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on cameras & broadcast equipment from India?
On average, the duty paid was 12.6% of the value of cameras & broadcast equipment from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (15.2% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8525: 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 cameras & broadcast equipment from India?
Newark, NJ (33.1%), Cleveland, OH (15.7%), New Orleans, LA (13.7%) took the most by value in 2025. About 44% arrived by sea and 46% 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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