India to USA trade data · HS 2821
Exporting Iron Oxides from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $16.7M of iron oxides (HS 2821) from India, 8.8% of all US imports of this product, making India the 4th largest supplier of 26 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $16.7M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +16.8%
- India's rank
- 4th of 26
- Share of US imports
- 8.8%
- Average duty paid
- 3.3%
- Shipped by sea
- 99%
Five-year trend
US imports of iron oxides from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $12.7M, up 16.8% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with iron oxides
US imports of HS 2821 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 26 countries: $191M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Germany | $73.2M | 38.3% |
| 2. China | $57.9M | 30.3% |
| 3. Brazil | $17.5M | 9.2% |
| 4. India | $16.7M | 8.8% |
| 5. Italy | $9.4M | 4.9% |
| 6. Indonesia | $4.7M | 2.4% |
| 7. Spain | $2.7M | 1.4% |
| 8. Japan | $2.7M | 1.4% |
US ports of entry
US ports for iron oxides from India
Top US ports for HS 2821 imports from India by value, 2025. 99% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | $6.5M | 39% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $3.7M | 22.3% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $2.1M | 12.4% |
| Newark, NJ | $1.7M | 10.1% |
| Savannah, GA | $1.1M | 6.5% |
| Houston, TX | $859K | 5.1% |
US duty
Duty paid on iron oxides from India
Across all HS 2821 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 3.3% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 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 Oxides from India to the USA: FAQs
How much iron oxides does the US import from India?
$16.7M in 2025 (HS 2821), which made India the 4th largest supplier of 26 countries with 8.8% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $12.7M, up 16.8% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for iron oxides in the US market?
Germany (38.3%), China (30.3%), Brazil (9.2%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on iron oxides from India?
On average, the duty paid was 3.3% of the value of iron oxides from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (2% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 2821: 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 oxides from India?
Charleston, SC (39%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (22.3%), Los Angeles, CA (12.4%) took the most by value in 2025. About 99% arrived by sea.
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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