India to USA trade data · HS 8511
Exporting Ignition & Starter Equipment from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $83.4M of ignition & starter equipment (HS 8511) from India, 1.8% of all US imports of this product, making India the 9th largest supplier of 102 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $83.4M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -29%
- India's rank
- 9th of 102
- Share of US imports
- 1.8%
- Average duty paid
- 16.1%
- Shipped by sea
- 75%
Five-year trend
US imports of ignition & starter equipment from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $43.1M, down 29% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with ignition & starter equipment
US imports of HS 8511 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 102 countries: $4.56B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mexico | $1.53B | 33.5% |
| 2. Japan | $1.16B | 25.4% |
| 3. China | $532M | 11.7% |
| 4. South Korea | $162M | 3.6% |
| 5. Thailand | $154M | 3.4% |
| 6. Germany | $125M | 2.7% |
| 7. Italy | $105M | 2.3% |
| 8. France | $92.3M | 2% |
| 9th. India | $83.4M | 1.8% |
US ports of entry
US ports for ignition & starter equipment from India
Top US ports for HS 8511 imports from India by value, 2025. 75% came by sea, 96% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $28.3M | 34% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $13.5M | 16.2% |
| Miami International Airport, FL | $7.5M | 8.9% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $7M | 8.4% |
| New Orleans, LA | $5.1M | 6.1% |
| Savannah, GA | $4.6M | 5.5% |
US duty
Duty paid on ignition & starter equipment from India
Across all HS 8511 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 16.1% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 14.1% 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
Ignition & Starter Equipment from India to the USA: FAQs
How much ignition & starter equipment does the US import from India?
$83.4M in 2025 (HS 8511), which made India the 9th largest supplier of 102 countries with 1.8% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $43.1M, down 29% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for ignition & starter equipment in the US market?
Mexico (33.5%), Japan (25.4%), China (11.7%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on ignition & starter equipment from India?
On average, the duty paid was 16.1% of the value of ignition & starter equipment from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (14.1% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8511: 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 ignition & starter equipment from India?
Newark, NJ (34%), Los Angeles, CA (16.2%), Miami International Airport, FL (8.9%) took the most by value in 2025. About 75% 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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