India to USA trade data · HS 8211
Exporting Knives from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $21.6M of knives (HS 8211) from India, 2.7% of all US imports of this product, making India the 7th largest supplier of 61 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $21.6M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -56%
- India's rank
- 7th of 61
- Share of US imports
- 2.7%
- Average duty paid
- 30.8%
- Shipped by sea
- 99%
Five-year trend
US imports of knives from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $6.3M, down 56% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with knives
US imports of HS 8211 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 61 countries: $799M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | $453M | 56.8% |
| 2. Vietnam | $63.2M | 7.9% |
| 3. Taiwan | $60.5M | 7.6% |
| 4. Germany | $57.6M | 7.2% |
| 5. Japan | $43.2M | 5.4% |
| 6. Switzerland | $30.6M | 3.8% |
| 7. India | $21.6M | 2.7% |
| 8. Mexico | $10.2M | 1.3% |
US ports of entry
US ports for knives from India
Top US ports for HS 8211 imports from India by value, 2025. 99% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $10.2M | 47.4% |
| New York, NY | $5.5M | 25.7% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $2.6M | 12.1% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $1.7M | 7.9% |
| Savannah, GA | $960K | 4.4% |
| Oakland, CA | $105K | 0.5% |
US duty
Duty paid on knives from India
Across all HS 8211 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 30.8% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 20.8% 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
Knives from India to the USA: FAQs
How much knives does the US import from India?
$21.6M in 2025 (HS 8211), which made India the 7th largest supplier of 61 countries with 2.7% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $6.3M, down 56% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for knives in the US market?
China (56.8%), Vietnam (7.9%), Taiwan (7.6%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on knives from India?
On average, the duty paid was 30.8% of the value of knives from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (20.8% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8211: 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 knives from India?
Newark, NJ (47.4%), New York, NY (25.7%), Los Angeles, CA (12.1%) 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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