India to USA trade data · HS 8408
Exporting Diesel Engines from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $105M of diesel engines (HS 8408) from India, 1.8% of all US imports of this product, making India the 9th largest supplier of 74 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $105M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -11.9%
- India's rank
- 9th of 74
- Share of US imports
- 1.8%
- Average duty paid
- 17.8%
- Shipped by sea
- 93%
Five-year trend
US imports of diesel engines from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $63M, down 11.9% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with diesel engines
US imports of HS 8408 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 74 countries: $5.75B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mexico | $1.99B | 34.6% |
| 2. Germany | $886M | 15.4% |
| 3. United Kingdom | $881M | 15.3% |
| 4. Japan | $787M | 13.7% |
| 5. France | $254M | 4.4% |
| 6. Sweden | $178M | 3.1% |
| 7. South Korea | $152M | 2.6% |
| 8. Italy | $139M | 2.4% |
| 9th. India | $105M | 1.8% |
US ports of entry
US ports for diesel engines from India
Top US ports for HS 8408 imports from India by value, 2025. 93% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $44.8M | 42.6% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $35.4M | 33.7% |
| Chicago, IL | $6.3M | 6% |
| New York, NY | $4M | 3.8% |
| Houston, TX | $4M | 3.8% |
| Charleston, SC | $3.9M | 3.7% |
US duty
Duty paid on diesel engines from India
Across all HS 8408 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 17.8% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 17% 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
Diesel Engines from India to the USA: FAQs
How much diesel engines does the US import from India?
$105M in 2025 (HS 8408), which made India the 9th largest supplier of 74 countries with 1.8% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $63M, down 11.9% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for diesel engines in the US market?
Mexico (34.6%), Germany (15.4%), United Kingdom (15.3%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on diesel engines from India?
On average, the duty paid was 17.8% of the value of diesel engines from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (17% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8408: 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 diesel engines from India?
Newark, NJ (42.6%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (33.7%), Chicago, IL (6%) took the most by value in 2025. About 93% 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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