India to USA trade data · HS 5209
Exporting Heavy Cotton Fabrics (Denim & Canvas) from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $26.4M of heavy cotton fabrics (denim & canvas) (HS 5209) from India, 21.6% of all US imports of this product, making India the largest supplier of 73 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $26.4M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -15.4%
- India's rank
- 1st of 73
- Share of US imports
- 21.6%
- Average duty paid
- 22.9%
- Shipped by sea
- 87%
Five-year trend
US imports of heavy cotton fabrics (denim & canvas) from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $16.3M, down 15.4% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with heavy cotton fabrics (denim & canvas)
US imports of HS 5209 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 73 countries: $122M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. India | $26.4M | 21.6% |
| 2. Mexico | $21.2M | 17.4% |
| 3. Japan | $15.1M | 12.4% |
| 4. Pakistan | $11.7M | 9.6% |
| 5. Italy | $11.6M | 9.5% |
| 6. Türkiye | $7M | 5.7% |
| 7. China | $6.4M | 5.2% |
| 8. Germany | $6.1M | 5% |
US ports of entry
US ports for heavy cotton fabrics (denim & canvas) from India
Top US ports for HS 5209 imports from India by value, 2025. 87% came by sea, 99% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $6.6M | 25% |
| Charleston, SC | $5.8M | 22.1% |
| Savannah, GA | $2.7M | 10.4% |
| Houston, TX | $2.2M | 8.5% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $2.1M | 8% |
| New York, NY | $1.6M | 6.1% |
US duty
Duty paid on heavy cotton fabrics (denim & canvas) from India
Across all HS 5209 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 22.9% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 22.3% 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
Heavy Cotton Fabrics (Denim & Canvas) from India to the USA: FAQs
How much heavy cotton fabrics (denim & canvas) does the US import from India?
$26.4M in 2025 (HS 5209), which made India the largest supplier of 73 countries with 21.6% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $16.3M, down 15.4% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for heavy cotton fabrics (denim & canvas) in the US market?
Mexico (17.4%), Japan (12.4%), Pakistan (9.6%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on heavy cotton fabrics (denim & canvas) from India?
On average, the duty paid was 22.9% of the value of heavy cotton fabrics (denim & canvas) from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (22.3% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 5209: 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 heavy cotton fabrics (denim & canvas) from India?
Newark, NJ (25%), Charleston, SC (22.1%), Savannah, GA (10.4%) took the most by value in 2025. About 87% arrived by sea and 11% 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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