India to USA trade data · HS 9602
Exporting Carved Articles from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $59.3M of carved articles (HS 9602) from India, 16.9% of all US imports of this product, making India the 2nd largest supplier of 44 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $59.3M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -47.6%
- India's rank
- 2nd of 44
- Share of US imports
- 16.9%
- Average duty paid
- 20.4%
- Shipped by sea
- 97%
Five-year trend
US imports of carved articles from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $24.7M, down 47.6% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with carved articles
US imports of HS 9602 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 44 countries: $351M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mexico | $110M | 31.3% |
| 2. India | $59.3M | 16.9% |
| 3. China | $53.7M | 15.3% |
| 4. Colombia | $31.2M | 8.9% |
| 5. Canada | $30.2M | 8.6% |
| 6. Vietnam | $29.1M | 8.3% |
| 7. South Korea | $19M | 5.4% |
| 8. Thailand | $6.3M | 1.8% |
US ports of entry
US ports for carved articles from India
Top US ports for HS 9602 imports from India by value, 2025. 97% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $42.6M | 71.9% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $10.4M | 17.5% |
| Long Beach, CA | $1.1M | 1.8% |
| Port Everglades, FL | $972K | 1.6% |
| Miami, FL | $862K | 1.5% |
| New York, NY | $718K | 1.2% |
US duty
Duty paid on carved articles from India
Across all HS 9602 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 20.4% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 13.6% 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
Carved Articles from India to the USA: FAQs
How much carved articles does the US import from India?
$59.3M in 2025 (HS 9602), which made India the 2nd largest supplier of 44 countries with 16.9% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $24.7M, down 47.6% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for carved articles in the US market?
Mexico (31.3%), China (15.3%), Colombia (8.9%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on carved articles from India?
On average, the duty paid was 20.4% of the value of carved articles from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (13.6% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 9602: 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 carved articles from India?
Newark, NJ (71.9%), Los Angeles, CA (17.5%), Long Beach, CA (1.8%) took the most by value in 2025. About 97% 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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