India to USA trade data · HS 7117
Exporting Imitation Jewellery from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $18.2M of imitation jewellery (HS 7117) from India, 2.4% of all US imports of this product, making India the 6th largest supplier of 104 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $18.2M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +1.9%
- India's rank
- 6th of 104
- Share of US imports
- 2.4%
- Average duty paid
- 24.7%
- Shipped by sea
- 21%
Five-year trend
US imports of imitation jewellery from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $13.5M, up 1.9% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with imitation jewellery
US imports of HS 7117 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 104 countries: $769M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | $437M | 56.8% |
| 2. Italy | $75.6M | 9.8% |
| 3. France | $64.6M | 8.4% |
| 4. Thailand | $36.7M | 4.8% |
| 5. Vietnam | $32.4M | 4.2% |
| 6. India | $18.2M | 2.4% |
| 7. Germany | $15.8M | 2.1% |
| 8. Taiwan | $14.2M | 1.8% |
US ports of entry
US ports for imitation jewellery from India
Top US ports for HS 7117 imports from India by value, 2025. 21% came by sea, 99% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | $4.1M | 22.7% |
| JFK International Airport, NY | $3.2M | 17.5% |
| New Orleans, LA | $3M | 16.6% |
| Newark, NJ | $2.5M | 13.9% |
| San Francisco International Airport, CA | $878K | 4.8% |
| Savannah, GA | $723K | 4% |
US duty
Duty paid on imitation jewellery from India
Across all HS 7117 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 24.7% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 26.3% 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
Imitation Jewellery from India to the USA: FAQs
How much imitation jewellery does the US import from India?
$18.2M in 2025 (HS 7117), which made India the 6th largest supplier of 104 countries with 2.4% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $13.5M, up 1.9% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for imitation jewellery in the US market?
China (56.8%), Italy (9.8%), France (8.4%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on imitation jewellery from India?
On average, the duty paid was 24.7% of the value of imitation jewellery from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (26.3% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 7117: 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 imitation jewellery from India?
Cleveland, OH (22.7%), JFK International Airport, NY (17.5%), New Orleans, LA (16.6%) took the most by value in 2025. About 21% arrived by sea and 78% 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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