India to USA trade data · HS 4203
Exporting Leather Apparel & Accessories from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $226M of leather apparel & accessories (HS 4203) from India, 15.9% of all US imports of this product, making India the largest supplier of 120 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $226M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -17.8%
- India's rank
- 1st of 120
- Share of US imports
- 15.9%
- Average duty paid
- 23.4%
- Shipped by sea
- 69%
Five-year trend
US imports of leather apparel & accessories from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $125M, down 17.8% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with leather apparel & accessories
US imports of HS 4203 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 120 countries: $1.42B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. India | $226M | 15.9% |
| 2. Italy | $209M | 14.7% |
| 3. Pakistan | $151M | 10.6% |
| 4. Indonesia | $113M | 8% |
| 5. Vietnam | $109M | 7.7% |
| 6. China | $107M | 7.5% |
| 7. Cambodia | $73.6M | 5.2% |
| 8. Philippines | $54.1M | 3.8% |
US ports of entry
US ports for leather apparel & accessories from India
Top US ports for HS 4203 imports from India by value, 2025. 69% came by sea, 97% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $47.5M | 21% |
| Savannah, GA | $39.8M | 17.6% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $26.1M | 11.6% |
| JFK International Airport, NY | $23.8M | 10.5% |
| New York, NY | $13.3M | 5.9% |
| Los Angeles International Airport, CA | $12.7M | 5.6% |
US duty
Duty paid on leather apparel & accessories from India
Across all HS 4203 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 23.4% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 25.1% 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
Leather Apparel & Accessories from India to the USA: FAQs
How much leather apparel & accessories does the US import from India?
$226M in 2025 (HS 4203), which made India the largest supplier of 120 countries with 15.9% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $125M, down 17.8% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for leather apparel & accessories in the US market?
Italy (14.7%), Pakistan (10.6%), Indonesia (8%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on leather apparel & accessories from India?
On average, the duty paid was 23.4% of the value of leather apparel & accessories from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (25.1% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 4203: 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 leather apparel & accessories from India?
Newark, NJ (21%), Savannah, GA (17.6%), Los Angeles, CA (11.6%) took the most by value in 2025. About 69% arrived by sea and 30% 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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