India to USA trade data · HS 6006
Exporting Knitted Fabrics from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $50.4M of knitted fabrics (HS 6006) from India, 20.4% of all US imports of this product, making India the 2nd largest supplier of 69 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $50.4M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -61.4%
- India's rank
- 2nd of 69
- Share of US imports
- 20.4%
- Average duty paid
- 19.8%
- Shipped by sea
- 100%
Five-year trend
US imports of knitted fabrics from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $18.2M, down 61.4% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with knitted fabrics
US imports of HS 6006 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 69 countries: $247M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mexico | $51.7M | 20.9% |
| 2. India | $50.4M | 20.4% |
| 3. China | $42.8M | 17.3% |
| 4. Canada | $28.6M | 11.6% |
| 5. Türkiye | $16.5M | 6.7% |
| 6. South Korea | $15.7M | 6.4% |
| 7. Taiwan | $7.5M | 3% |
| 8. Austria | $5.5M | 2.2% |
US ports of entry
US ports for knitted fabrics from India
Top US ports for HS 6006 imports from India by value, 2025. 100% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $37.4M | 74.2% |
| Long Beach, CA | $9.6M | 19% |
| Charleston, SC | $1.3M | 2.5% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $919K | 1.8% |
| Houston, TX | $367K | 0.7% |
| Savannah, GA | $343K | 0.7% |
US duty
Duty paid on knitted fabrics from India
Across all HS 6006 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 19.8% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 14.5% 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
Knitted Fabrics from India to the USA: FAQs
How much knitted fabrics does the US import from India?
$50.4M in 2025 (HS 6006), which made India the 2nd largest supplier of 69 countries with 20.4% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $18.2M, down 61.4% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for knitted fabrics in the US market?
Mexico (20.9%), China (17.3%), Canada (11.6%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on knitted fabrics from India?
On average, the duty paid was 19.8% of the value of knitted fabrics from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (14.5% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 6006: 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 knitted fabrics from India?
Los Angeles, CA (74.2%), Long Beach, CA (19%), Charleston, SC (2.5%) took the most by value in 2025. About 100% 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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