India to USA trade data · HS 5701
Exporting Hand-Knotted Carpets from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $212M of hand-knotted carpets (HS 5701) from India, 63.1% of all US imports of this product, making India the largest supplier of 82 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $212M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -12.8%
- India's rank
- 1st of 82
- Share of US imports
- 63.1%
- Average duty paid
- 17%
- Shipped by sea
- 76%
Five-year trend
US imports of hand-knotted carpets from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $137M, down 12.8% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with hand-knotted carpets
US imports of HS 5701 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 82 countries: $337M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. India | $212M | 63.1% |
| 2. Nepal | $44.7M | 13.3% |
| 3. Pakistan | $31.5M | 9.4% |
| 4. Türkiye | $20M | 5.9% |
| 5. China | $5.7M | 1.7% |
| 6. Afghanistan | $5.6M | 1.7% |
| 7. Thailand | $3.4M | 1% |
| 8. Morocco | $3.3M | 1% |
US ports of entry
US ports for hand-knotted carpets from India
Top US ports for HS 5701 imports from India by value, 2025. 76% came by sea, 99% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $60.5M | 28.5% |
| Savannah, GA | $40.6M | 19.1% |
| New York, NY | $16.1M | 7.6% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $12.1M | 5.7% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $10.9M | 5.1% |
| Houston, TX | $10.2M | 4.8% |
US duty
Duty paid on hand-knotted carpets from India
Across all HS 5701 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 17% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 15.5% 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
Hand-Knotted Carpets from India to the USA: FAQs
How much hand-knotted carpets does the US import from India?
$212M in 2025 (HS 5701), which made India the largest supplier of 82 countries with 63.1% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $137M, down 12.8% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for hand-knotted carpets in the US market?
Nepal (13.3%), Pakistan (9.4%), Türkiye (5.9%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on hand-knotted carpets from India?
On average, the duty paid was 17% of the value of hand-knotted carpets from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (15.5% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 5701: 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 hand-knotted carpets from India?
Newark, NJ (28.5%), Savannah, GA (19.1%), New York, NY (7.6%) took the most by value in 2025. About 76% 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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