India to USA trade data · HS 8309
Exporting Caps, Lids & Closures from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $35.1M of caps, lids & closures (HS 8309) from India, 3.3% of all US imports of this product, making India the 8th largest supplier of 57 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $35.1M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -26%
- India's rank
- 8th of 57
- Share of US imports
- 3.3%
- Average duty paid
- 24.5%
- Shipped by sea
- 99%
Five-year trend
US imports of caps, lids & closures from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $18.4M, down 26% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with caps, lids & closures
US imports of HS 8309 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 57 countries: $1.06B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mexico | $335M | 31.4% |
| 2. Canada | $189M | 17.7% |
| 3. China | $110M | 10.3% |
| 4. Spain | $83.6M | 7.9% |
| 5. Italy | $59.9M | 5.6% |
| 6. Germany | $40.9M | 3.8% |
| 7. UAE | $40.1M | 3.8% |
| 8. India | $35.1M | 3.3% |
US ports of entry
US ports for caps, lids & closures from India
Top US ports for HS 8309 imports from India by value, 2025. 99% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $11.2M | 31.9% |
| Newark, NJ | $6.4M | 18.4% |
| Houston, TX | $6.1M | 17.5% |
| Charleston, SC | $6M | 17.2% |
| Savannah, GA | $2M | 5.6% |
| New York, NY | $1.4M | 4% |
US duty
Duty paid on caps, lids & closures from India
Across all HS 8309 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 24.5% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 18.3% 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
Caps, Lids & Closures from India to the USA: FAQs
How much caps, lids & closures does the US import from India?
$35.1M in 2025 (HS 8309), which made India the 8th largest supplier of 57 countries with 3.3% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $18.4M, down 26% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for caps, lids & closures in the US market?
Mexico (31.4%), Canada (17.7%), China (10.3%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on caps, lids & closures from India?
On average, the duty paid was 24.5% of the value of caps, lids & closures from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (18.3% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8309: 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 caps, lids & closures from India?
Norfolk-Newport News, VA (31.9%), Newark, NJ (18.4%), Houston, TX (17.5%) took the most by value in 2025. About 99% arrived by sea and 1% 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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