India to USA trade data · HS 8438
Exporting Food Processing Machinery from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $15.8M of food processing machinery (HS 8438) from India, 0.8% of all US imports of this product, making India the 18th largest supplier of 85 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $15.8M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -10.6%
- India's rank
- 18th of 85
- Share of US imports
- 0.8%
- Average duty paid
- 16.5%
- Shipped by sea
- 66%
Five-year trend
US imports of food processing machinery from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $10.4M, down 10.6% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with food processing machinery
US imports of HS 8438 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 85 countries: $2.08B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Germany | $446M | 21.4% |
| 2. Italy | $308M | 14.8% |
| 3. Netherlands | $302M | 14.5% |
| 4. Canada | $143M | 6.8% |
| 5. Denmark | $117M | 5.6% |
| 6. France | $109M | 5.2% |
| 7. China | $87.7M | 4.2% |
| 8. Mexico | $83.8M | 4% |
| 18th. India | $15.8M | 0.8% |
US ports of entry
US ports for food processing machinery from India
Top US ports for HS 8438 imports from India by value, 2025. 66% came by sea, 96% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $5M | 31.3% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $3M | 18.8% |
| Houston, TX | $1.3M | 8% |
| Chicago, IL | $954K | 6% |
| Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY | $782K | 4.9% |
| Cleveland, OH | $663K | 4.2% |
US duty
Duty paid on food processing machinery from India
Across all HS 8438 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 16.5% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 14.1% 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
Food Processing Machinery from India to the USA: FAQs
How much food processing machinery does the US import from India?
$15.8M in 2025 (HS 8438), which made India the 18th largest supplier of 85 countries with 0.8% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $10.4M, down 10.6% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for food processing machinery in the US market?
Germany (21.4%), Italy (14.8%), Netherlands (14.5%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on food processing machinery from India?
On average, the duty paid was 16.5% of the value of food processing machinery from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (14.1% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8438: 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 food processing machinery from India?
Newark, NJ (31.3%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (18.8%), Houston, TX (8%) took the most by value in 2025. About 66% arrived by sea and 23% 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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