India to USA trade data · HS 8502
Exporting Generator Sets from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $29.1M of generator sets (HS 8502) from India, 1.1% of all US imports of this product, making India the 13th largest supplier of 53 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $29.1M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -44.4%
- India's rank
- 13th of 53
- Share of US imports
- 1.1%
- Average duty paid
- 25.1%
- Shipped by sea
- 99%
Five-year trend
US imports of generator sets from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $12.3M, down 44.4% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with generator sets
US imports of HS 8502 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 53 countries: $2.69B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Vietnam | $867M | 32.2% |
| 2. Austria | $323M | 12% |
| 3. Canada | $306M | 11.4% |
| 4. China | $205M | 7.6% |
| 5. United Kingdom | $156M | 5.8% |
| 6. Brazil | $109M | 4% |
| 7. Germany | $103M | 3.8% |
| 8. Japan | $93.1M | 3.5% |
| 13th. India | $29.1M | 1.1% |
US ports of entry
US ports for generator sets from India
Top US ports for HS 8502 imports from India by value, 2025. 99% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $16.8M | 57.7% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $8.2M | 28.3% |
| New York, NY | $2.1M | 7.4% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $604K | 2.1% |
| Miami, FL | $273K | 0.9% |
| Baltimore, MD | $237K | 0.8% |
US duty
Duty paid on generator sets from India
Across all HS 8502 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 25.1% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 16.4% 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
Generator Sets from India to the USA: FAQs
How much generator sets does the US import from India?
$29.1M in 2025 (HS 8502), which made India the 13th largest supplier of 53 countries with 1.1% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $12.3M, down 44.4% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for generator sets in the US market?
Vietnam (32.2%), Austria (12%), Canada (11.4%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on generator sets from India?
On average, the duty paid was 25.1% of the value of generator sets from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (16.4% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8502: 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 generator sets from India?
Newark, NJ (57.7%), Los Angeles, CA (28.3%), New York, NY (7.4%) took the most by value in 2025. About 99% 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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