India to USA trade data · HS 5208
Exporting Cotton Fabrics from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $31.9M of cotton fabrics (HS 5208) from India, 9.8% of all US imports of this product, making India the 3rd largest supplier of 64 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $31.9M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -23.3%
- India's rank
- 3rd of 64
- Share of US imports
- 9.8%
- Average duty paid
- 23%
- Shipped by sea
- 96%
Five-year trend
US imports of cotton fabrics from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $17.4M, down 23.3% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with cotton fabrics
US imports of HS 5208 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 64 countries: $326M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pakistan | $109M | 33.5% |
| 2. South Korea | $98.5M | 30.2% |
| 3. India | $31.9M | 9.8% |
| 4. Indonesia | $16.9M | 5.2% |
| 5. Japan | $16.2M | 5% |
| 6. China | $15.9M | 4.9% |
| 7. Italy | $14.5M | 4.4% |
| 8. Thailand | $4.7M | 1.4% |
US ports of entry
US ports for cotton fabrics from India
Top US ports for HS 5208 imports from India by value, 2025. 96% came by sea, 99% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | $8.3M | 26.1% |
| Newark, NJ | $6.9M | 21.5% |
| Long Beach, CA | $4.3M | 13.3% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $3.5M | 11.1% |
| Houston, TX | $2.1M | 6.5% |
| Savannah, GA | $1.9M | 6% |
US duty
Duty paid on cotton fabrics from India
Across all HS 5208 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 23% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 22.7% 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
Cotton Fabrics from India to the USA: FAQs
How much cotton fabrics does the US import from India?
$31.9M in 2025 (HS 5208), which made India the 3rd largest supplier of 64 countries with 9.8% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $17.4M, down 23.3% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for cotton fabrics in the US market?
Pakistan (33.5%), South Korea (30.2%), Indonesia (5.2%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on cotton fabrics from India?
On average, the duty paid was 23% of the value of cotton fabrics from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (22.7% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 5208: 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 cotton fabrics from India?
Charleston, SC (26.1%), Newark, NJ (21.5%), Long Beach, CA (13.3%) took the most by value in 2025. About 96% arrived by sea and 4% 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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