India to USA trade data · HS 8215
Exporting Cutlery from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $34.7M of cutlery (HS 8215) from India, 6.2% of all US imports of this product, making India the 3rd largest supplier of 43 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $34.7M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +22.1%
- India's rank
- 3rd of 43
- Share of US imports
- 6.2%
- Average duty paid
- 23.4%
- Shipped by sea
- 99%
Five-year trend
US imports of cutlery from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $20.6M, up 22.1% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with cutlery
US imports of HS 8215 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 43 countries: $556M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | $407M | 73.1% |
| 2. Vietnam | $69.3M | 12.5% |
| 3. India | $34.7M | 6.2% |
| 4. France | $9.4M | 1.7% |
| 5. Italy | $7.8M | 1.4% |
| 6. Cambodia | $7.1M | 1.3% |
| 7. Indonesia | $6.6M | 1.2% |
| 8. Taiwan | $3.9M | 0.7% |
US ports of entry
US ports for cutlery from India
Top US ports for HS 8215 imports from India by value, 2025. 99% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | $10.7M | 30.8% |
| Newark, NJ | $8.2M | 23.6% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $4.9M | 14% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $4.2M | 12% |
| Charleston, SC | $1.7M | 5% |
| New York, NY | $1.2M | 3.5% |
US duty
Duty paid on cutlery from India
Across all HS 8215 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 23.4% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 17.2% 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
Cutlery from India to the USA: FAQs
How much cutlery does the US import from India?
$34.7M in 2025 (HS 8215), which made India the 3rd largest supplier of 43 countries with 6.2% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $20.6M, up 22.1% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for cutlery in the US market?
China (73.1%), Vietnam (12.5%), France (1.7%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on cutlery from India?
On average, the duty paid was 23.4% of the value of cutlery from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (17.2% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8215: 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 cutlery from India?
Savannah, GA (30.8%), Newark, NJ (23.6%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (14%) 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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