India to USA trade data · HS 8501
Exporting Electric Motors & Generators from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $337M of electric motors & generators (HS 8501) from India, 2.5% of all US imports of this product, making India the 8th largest supplier of 118 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $337M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +0.3%
- India's rank
- 8th of 118
- Share of US imports
- 2.5%
- Average duty paid
- 19.4%
- Shipped by sea
- 71%
Five-year trend
US imports of electric motors & generators from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $221M, up 0.3% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with electric motors & generators
US imports of HS 8501 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 118 countries: $13.4B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mexico | $4.26B | 31.8% |
| 2. China | $1.47B | 11% |
| 3. Japan | $1.36B | 10.2% |
| 4. Germany | $979M | 7.3% |
| 5. Vietnam | $725M | 5.4% |
| 6. South Korea | $474M | 3.5% |
| 7. Switzerland | $420M | 3.1% |
| 8. India | $337M | 2.5% |
US ports of entry
US ports for electric motors & generators from India
Top US ports for HS 8501 imports from India by value, 2025. 71% came by sea, 89% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $75.9M | 22.5% |
| Houston, TX | $59.8M | 17.8% |
| Savannah, GA | $41.4M | 12.3% |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $40.5M | 12% |
| New York, NY | $21M | 6.2% |
| New Orleans, LA | $15.9M | 4.7% |
US duty
Duty paid on electric motors & generators from India
Across all HS 8501 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 19.4% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 20.8% 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
Electric Motors & Generators from India to the USA: FAQs
How much electric motors & generators does the US import from India?
$337M in 2025 (HS 8501), which made India the 8th largest supplier of 118 countries with 2.5% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $221M, up 0.3% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for electric motors & generators in the US market?
Mexico (31.8%), China (11%), Japan (10.2%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on electric motors & generators from India?
On average, the duty paid was 19.4% of the value of electric motors & generators from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (20.8% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8501: 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 electric motors & generators from India?
Newark, NJ (22.5%), Houston, TX (17.8%), Savannah, GA (12.3%) took the most by value in 2025. About 71% arrived by sea and 12% 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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