India to USA trade data · HS 8427
Exporting Forklifts from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $117M of forklifts (HS 8427) from India, 1.9% of all US imports of this product, making India the 12th largest supplier of 47 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $117M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -58.4%
- India's rank
- 12th of 47
- Share of US imports
- 1.9%
- Average duty paid
- 25.8%
- Shipped by sea
- 100%
Five-year trend
US imports of forklifts from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $44.7M, down 58.4% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with forklifts
US imports of HS 8427 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 47 countries: $6.17B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Japan | $1.16B | 18.7% |
| 2. United Kingdom | $997M | 16.2% |
| 3. Mexico | $820M | 13.3% |
| 4. China | $661M | 10.7% |
| 5. South Korea | $590M | 9.6% |
| 6. Canada | $444M | 7.2% |
| 7. Italy | $350M | 5.7% |
| 8. Germany | $276M | 4.5% |
| 12th. India | $117M | 1.9% |
US ports of entry
US ports for forklifts from India
Top US ports for HS 8427 imports from India by value, 2025. 100% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | $106M | 90.7% |
| Charleston, SC | $7.7M | 6.6% |
| Baltimore, MD | $1.3M | 1.1% |
| Newark, NJ | $965K | 0.8% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $438K | 0.4% |
| Chicago, IL | $121K | 0.1% |
US duty
Duty paid on forklifts from India
Across all HS 8427 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 25.8% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 6.3% 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
Forklifts from India to the USA: FAQs
How much forklifts does the US import from India?
$117M in 2025 (HS 8427), which made India the 12th largest supplier of 47 countries with 1.9% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $44.7M, down 58.4% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for forklifts in the US market?
Japan (18.7%), United Kingdom (16.2%), Mexico (13.3%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on forklifts from India?
On average, the duty paid was 25.8% of the value of forklifts from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (6.3% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8427: 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 forklifts from India?
Savannah, GA (90.7%), Charleston, SC (6.6%), Baltimore, MD (1.1%) took the most by value in 2025. About 100% 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.
More from chapter 84: Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof
Exporting forklifts to the USA?
Tell us the product, the Indian port and the US destination. A named Atmavaan specialist replies with a rate and the best sailing.
Vessel Schedules from Leading Global Shipping Lines
Instant vessel schedules from trusted global shipping liners.
Chat