India to USA trade data · HS 8544
Exporting Insulated Wire & Cable from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $797M of insulated wire & cable (HS 8544) from India, 2.2% of all US imports of this product, making India the 8th largest supplier of 130 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $797M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +18.1%
- India's rank
- 8th of 130
- Share of US imports
- 2.2%
- Average duty paid
- 18.5%
- Shipped by sea
- 70%
Five-year trend
US imports of insulated wire & cable from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $664M, up 18.1% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with insulated wire & cable
US imports of HS 8544 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 130 countries: $36B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mexico | $17.8B | 49.3% |
| 2. China | $3.83B | 10.6% |
| 3. Vietnam | $2.64B | 7.3% |
| 4. Philippines | $1.2B | 3.3% |
| 5. Honduras | $1.02B | 2.8% |
| 6. South Korea | $1.01B | 2.8% |
| 7. Nicaragua | $817M | 2.3% |
| 8. India | $797M | 2.2% |
US ports of entry
US ports for insulated wire & cable from India
Top US ports for HS 8544 imports from India by value, 2025. 70% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $122M | 15.3% |
| Savannah, GA | $108M | 13.6% |
| Houston, TX | $90.2M | 11.3% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $89.7M | 11.3% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $48M | 6% |
| Chicago, IL | $32.3M | 4.1% |
US duty
Duty paid on insulated wire & cable from India
Across all HS 8544 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 18.5% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 17.7% 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
Insulated Wire & Cable from India to the USA: FAQs
How much insulated wire & cable does the US import from India?
$797M in 2025 (HS 8544), which made India the 8th largest supplier of 130 countries with 2.2% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $664M, up 18.1% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for insulated wire & cable in the US market?
Mexico (49.3%), China (10.6%), Vietnam (7.3%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on insulated wire & cable from India?
On average, the duty paid was 18.5% of the value of insulated wire & cable from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (17.7% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8544: 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 insulated wire & cable from India?
Newark, NJ (15.3%), Savannah, GA (13.6%), Houston, TX (11.3%) took the most by value in 2025. About 70% arrived by sea and 29% 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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