India to USA trade data · HS 7326
Exporting Iron & Steel Articles from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $288M of iron & steel articles (HS 7326) from India, 5.2% of all US imports of this product, making India the 4th largest supplier of 112 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $288M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -10.5%
- India's rank
- 4th of 112
- Share of US imports
- 5.2%
- Average duty paid
- 47.6%
- Shipped by sea
- 88%
Five-year trend
US imports of iron & steel articles from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $177M, down 10.5% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with iron & steel articles
US imports of HS 7326 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 112 countries: $5.52B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | $1.51B | 27.3% |
| 2. Mexico | $1.09B | 19.7% |
| 3. Canada | $589M | 10.7% |
| 4. India | $288M | 5.2% |
| 5. Germany | $247M | 4.5% |
| 6. Taiwan | $188M | 3.4% |
| 7. Vietnam | $158M | 2.9% |
| 8. Japan | $149M | 2.7% |
US ports of entry
US ports for iron & steel articles from India
Top US ports for HS 7326 imports from India by value, 2025. 88% came by sea, 96% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $53.5M | 18.6% |
| Houston, TX | $51.1M | 17.8% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $39.5M | 13.7% |
| Savannah, GA | $34.3M | 11.9% |
| Charleston, SC | $23M | 8% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $13.3M | 4.6% |
US duty
Duty paid on iron & steel articles from India
Across all HS 7326 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 47.6% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 33.2% 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
Iron & Steel Articles from India to the USA: FAQs
How much iron & steel articles does the US import from India?
$288M in 2025 (HS 7326), which made India the 4th largest supplier of 112 countries with 5.2% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $177M, down 10.5% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for iron & steel articles in the US market?
China (27.3%), Mexico (19.7%), Canada (10.7%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on iron & steel articles from India?
On average, the duty paid was 47.6% of the value of iron & steel articles from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (33.2% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 7326: 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 iron & steel articles from India?
Newark, NJ (18.6%), Houston, TX (17.8%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (13.7%) took the most by value in 2025. About 88% arrived by sea and 7% 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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