India to USA trade data · HS 7202
Exporting Ferro-Alloys from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $242M of ferro-alloys (HS 7202) from India, 9.9% of all US imports of this product, making India the 3rd largest supplier of 56 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $242M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +55.7%
- India's rank
- 3rd of 56
- Share of US imports
- 9.9%
- Average duty paid
- 2.3%
- Shipped by sea
- 98%
Five-year trend
US imports of ferro-alloys from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $221M, up 55.7% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with ferro-alloys
US imports of HS 7202 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 56 countries: $2.45B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Brazil | $394M | 16.1% |
| 2. South Africa | $301M | 12.3% |
| 3. India | $242M | 9.9% |
| 4. Canada | $233M | 9.5% |
| 5. Malaysia | $174M | 7.1% |
| 6. Norway | $154M | 6.3% |
| 7. Kazakhstan | $149M | 6.1% |
| 8. Finland | $108M | 4.4% |
US ports of entry
US ports for ferro-alloys from India
Top US ports for HS 7202 imports from India by value, 2025. 98% came by sea, 54% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $154M | 63.8% |
| Baltimore, MD | $45M | 18.6% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $11.5M | 4.8% |
| Tacoma, WA | $9.9M | 4.1% |
| Newark, NJ | $4.8M | 2% |
| Charleston, SC | $4.8M | 2% |
US duty
Duty paid on ferro-alloys from India
Across all HS 7202 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 2.3% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 1.4% 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
Ferro-Alloys from India to the USA: FAQs
How much ferro-alloys does the US import from India?
$242M in 2025 (HS 7202), which made India the 3rd largest supplier of 56 countries with 9.9% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $221M, up 55.7% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for ferro-alloys in the US market?
Brazil (16.1%), South Africa (12.3%), Canada (9.5%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on ferro-alloys from India?
On average, the duty paid was 2.3% of the value of ferro-alloys from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (1.4% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 7202: 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 ferro-alloys from India?
New Orleans, LA (63.8%), Baltimore, MD (18.6%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (4.8%) took the most by value in 2025. About 98% arrived by sea.
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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