India to USA trade data · HS 8535
Exporting High-Voltage Switchgear from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $43M of high-voltage switchgear (HS 8535) from India, 2.2% of all US imports of this product, making India the 10th largest supplier of 67 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $43M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +29.1%
- India's rank
- 10th of 67
- Share of US imports
- 2.2%
- Average duty paid
- 18.6%
- Shipped by sea
- 83%
Five-year trend
US imports of high-voltage switchgear from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $36.4M, up 29.1% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with high-voltage switchgear
US imports of HS 8535 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 67 countries: $1.95B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mexico | $820M | 42% |
| 2. Canada | $285M | 14.6% |
| 3. Germany | $151M | 7.8% |
| 4. China | $95.9M | 4.9% |
| 5. South Korea | $85.9M | 4.4% |
| 6. Italy | $55M | 2.8% |
| 7. Switzerland | $47.2M | 2.4% |
| 8. Sweden | $46.8M | 2.4% |
| 10th. India | $43M | 2.2% |
US ports of entry
US ports for high-voltage switchgear from India
Top US ports for HS 8535 imports from India by value, 2025. 83% came by sea, 94% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $13.2M | 30.8% |
| Savannah, GA | $8.6M | 19.9% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $7.9M | 18.4% |
| Charleston, SC | $1.6M | 3.6% |
| Los Angeles International Airport, CA | $1.3M | 2.9% |
| Laredo, TX | $1.1M | 2.5% |
US duty
Duty paid on high-voltage switchgear from India
Across all HS 8535 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 18.6% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 21% 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
High-Voltage Switchgear from India to the USA: FAQs
How much high-voltage switchgear does the US import from India?
$43M in 2025 (HS 8535), which made India the 10th largest supplier of 67 countries with 2.2% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $36.4M, up 29.1% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for high-voltage switchgear in the US market?
Mexico (42%), Canada (14.6%), Germany (7.8%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on high-voltage switchgear from India?
On average, the duty paid was 18.6% of the value of high-voltage switchgear from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (21% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8535: 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 high-voltage switchgear from India?
Newark, NJ (30.8%), Savannah, GA (19.9%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (18.4%) took the most by value in 2025. About 83% arrived by sea and 14% 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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