India to USA trade data · HS 8205
Exporting Hand Tools (Other) from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $74.9M of hand tools (other) (HS 8205) from India, 5.5% of all US imports of this product, making India the 5th largest supplier of 85 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $74.9M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -19.7%
- India's rank
- 5th of 85
- Share of US imports
- 5.5%
- Average duty paid
- 25.9%
- Shipped by sea
- 92%
Five-year trend
US imports of hand tools (other) from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $42.1M, down 19.7% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with hand tools (other)
US imports of HS 8205 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 85 countries: $1.36B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | $441M | 32.5% |
| 2. Taiwan | $319M | 23.5% |
| 3. Vietnam | $100M | 7.4% |
| 4. Mexico | $91.7M | 6.8% |
| 5. India | $74.9M | 5.5% |
| 6. Germany | $53.6M | 3.9% |
| 7. Canada | $50M | 3.7% |
| 8. Thailand | $39.2M | 2.9% |
US ports of entry
US ports for hand tools (other) from India
Top US ports for HS 8205 imports from India by value, 2025. 92% came by sea, 98% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $16.3M | 21.8% |
| Charleston, SC | $11.4M | 15.2% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $11.2M | 15% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $10.9M | 14.5% |
| Savannah, GA | $6.5M | 8.7% |
| Houston, TX | $4.5M | 6.1% |
US duty
Duty paid on hand tools (other) from India
Across all HS 8205 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 25.9% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 20.1% 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 (Other) from India to the USA: FAQs
How much hand tools (other) does the US import from India?
$74.9M in 2025 (HS 8205), which made India the 5th largest supplier of 85 countries with 5.5% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $42.1M, down 19.7% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for hand tools (other) in the US market?
China (32.5%), Taiwan (23.5%), Vietnam (7.4%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on hand tools (other) from India?
On average, the duty paid was 25.9% of the value of hand tools (other) from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (20.1% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8205: 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 (other) from India?
Newark, NJ (21.8%), Charleston, SC (15.2%), Los Angeles, CA (15%) took the most by value in 2025. About 92% arrived by sea and 7% 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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