India to USA trade data · HS 8209
Exporting Carbide Tool Tips & Inserts from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $70.6M of carbide tool tips & inserts (HS 8209) from India, 6.7% of all US imports of this product, making India the 5th largest supplier of 46 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $70.6M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -49.6%
- India's rank
- 5th of 46
- Share of US imports
- 6.7%
- Average duty paid
- 20.9%
- Shipped by sea
- 0%
Five-year trend
US imports of carbide tool tips & inserts from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $28.3M, down 49.6% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with carbide tool tips & inserts
US imports of HS 8209 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 46 countries: $1.05B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Israel | $194M | 18.5% |
| 2. Germany | $157M | 14.9% |
| 3. Sweden | $155M | 14.7% |
| 4. Japan | $153M | 14.5% |
| 5. India | $70.6M | 6.7% |
| 6. South Korea | $66M | 6.3% |
| 7. Austria | $59.8M | 5.7% |
| 8. China | $51.2M | 4.9% |
US ports of entry
US ports for carbide tool tips & inserts from India
Top US ports for HS 8209 imports from India by value, 2025. 0% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | $25.7M | 36.4% |
| Cincinnati-Lawrenceburg, OH | $25.1M | 35.5% |
| Chicago, IL | $14.2M | 20.1% |
| Atlanta, GA | $1.6M | 2.3% |
| JFK International Airport, NY | $1.6M | 2.2% |
| Indianapolis, IN | $804K | 1.1% |
US duty
Duty paid on carbide tool tips & inserts from India
Across all HS 8209 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 20.9% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 21.4% 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
Carbide Tool Tips & Inserts from India to the USA: FAQs
How much carbide tool tips & inserts does the US import from India?
$70.6M in 2025 (HS 8209), which made India the 5th largest supplier of 46 countries with 6.7% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $28.3M, down 49.6% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for carbide tool tips & inserts in the US market?
Israel (18.5%), Germany (14.9%), Sweden (14.7%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on carbide tool tips & inserts from India?
On average, the duty paid was 20.9% of the value of carbide tool tips & inserts from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (21.4% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8209: 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 carbide tool tips & inserts from India?
Cleveland, OH (36.4%), Cincinnati-Lawrenceburg, OH (35.5%), Chicago, IL (20.1%) took the most by value in 2025. About 0% arrived by sea and 100% 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.
More from chapter 82: Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal
Exporting carbide tool tips & inserts to the USA?
Tell us the product, the Indian port and the US destination. A named Atmavaan specialist replies with a rate and the best sailing.
Vessel Schedules from Leading Global Shipping Lines
Instant vessel schedules from trusted global shipping liners.
Chat