India to USA trade data · HS 8201
Exporting Hand Tools from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $13.3M of hand tools (HS 8201) from India, 3.4% of all US imports of this product, making India the 6th largest supplier of 49 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $13.3M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -12.7%
- India's rank
- 6th of 49
- Share of US imports
- 3.4%
- Average duty paid
- 20.9%
- Shipped by sea
- 100%
Five-year trend
US imports of hand tools from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $8.4M, down 12.7% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with hand tools
US imports of HS 8201 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 49 countries: $396M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | $116M | 29.2% |
| 2. Mexico | $96.3M | 24.3% |
| 3. Vietnam | $70M | 17.7% |
| 4. Taiwan | $37.3M | 9.4% |
| 5. Brazil | $22.6M | 5.7% |
| 6. India | $13.3M | 3.4% |
| 7. Switzerland | $6.7M | 1.7% |
| 8. Finland | $5.2M | 1.3% |
US ports of entry
US ports for hand tools from India
Top US ports for HS 8201 imports from India by value, 2025. 100% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2.9M | 21.8% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $2.1M | 16.1% |
| Newark, NJ | $1.9M | 14.3% |
| Charleston, SC | $1.9M | 14.1% |
| Savannah, GA | $1.9M | 14.1% |
| Houston, TX | $707K | 5.3% |
US duty
Duty paid on hand tools from India
Across all HS 8201 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 20.9% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 18.8% 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
Hand Tools from India to the USA: FAQs
How much hand tools does the US import from India?
$13.3M in 2025 (HS 8201), which made India the 6th largest supplier of 49 countries with 3.4% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $8.4M, down 12.7% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for hand tools in the US market?
China (29.2%), Mexico (24.3%), Vietnam (17.7%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on hand tools from India?
On average, the duty paid was 20.9% of the value of hand tools from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (18.8% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8201: 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 tools from India?
Los Angeles, CA (21.8%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (16.1%), Newark, NJ (14.3%) 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.
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