India to USA trade data · HS 2516
Exporting Granite & Sandstone Blocks from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $13.9M of granite & sandstone blocks (HS 2516) from India, 36.8% of all US imports of this product, making India the 2nd largest supplier of 40 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $13.9M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -12.7%
- India's rank
- 2nd of 40
- Share of US imports
- 36.8%
- Average duty paid
- 9.7%
- Shipped by sea
- 99%
Five-year trend
US imports of granite & sandstone blocks from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $10.6M, down 12.7% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with granite & sandstone blocks
US imports of HS 2516 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 40 countries: $37.9M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Canada | $15.6M | 41.1% |
| 2. India | $13.9M | 36.8% |
| 3. China | $1.9M | 4.9% |
| 4. Italy | $1.2M | 3.3% |
| 5. South Africa | $1.1M | 2.9% |
| 6. Finland | $699K | 1.8% |
| 7. Türkiye | $595K | 1.6% |
| 8. Norway | $444K | 1.2% |
US ports of entry
US ports for granite & sandstone blocks from India
Top US ports for HS 2516 imports from India by value, 2025. 99% came by sea, 99% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $5.9M | 42.5% |
| Providence, RI | $2.4M | 17.5% |
| Savannah, GA | $1.5M | 11.1% |
| Oakland, CA | $1.2M | 8.4% |
| Houston, TX | $596K | 4.3% |
| New York, NY | $386K | 2.8% |
US duty
Duty paid on granite & sandstone blocks from India
Across all HS 2516 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 9.7% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 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
Granite & Sandstone Blocks from India to the USA: FAQs
How much granite & sandstone blocks does the US import from India?
$13.9M in 2025 (HS 2516), which made India the 2nd largest supplier of 40 countries with 36.8% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $10.6M, down 12.7% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for granite & sandstone blocks in the US market?
Canada (41.1%), China (4.9%), Italy (3.3%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on granite & sandstone blocks from India?
On average, the duty paid was 9.7% of the value of granite & sandstone blocks from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (8% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 2516: 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 granite & sandstone blocks from India?
Newark, NJ (42.5%), Providence, RI (17.5%), Savannah, GA (11.1%) 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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