India to USA trade data · HS 4205
Exporting Leather Articles from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $26.6M of leather articles (HS 4205) from India, 19.9% of all US imports of this product, making India the largest supplier of 97 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $26.6M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -14%
- India's rank
- 1st of 97
- Share of US imports
- 19.9%
- Average duty paid
- 16%
- Shipped by sea
- 80%
Five-year trend
US imports of leather articles from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $17M, down 14% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with leather articles
US imports of HS 4205 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 97 countries: $134M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. India | $26.6M | 19.9% |
| 2. Mexico | $17.8M | 13.3% |
| 3. France | $16.4M | 12.2% |
| 4. China | $14.8M | 11% |
| 5. Italy | $14.5M | 10.8% |
| 6. Portugal | $10.8M | 8.1% |
| 7. Romania | $5.5M | 4.1% |
| 8. Vietnam | $4.3M | 3.2% |
US ports of entry
US ports for leather articles from India
Top US ports for HS 4205 imports from India by value, 2025. 80% came by sea, 98% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $10.4M | 39% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $3.7M | 13.7% |
| Savannah, GA | $1.7M | 6.5% |
| New Orleans, LA | $1.3M | 4.9% |
| Charleston, SC | $1M | 3.8% |
| JFK International Airport, NY | $959K | 3.6% |
US duty
Duty paid on leather articles from India
Across all HS 4205 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 16% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 14.3% 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 Articles from India to the USA: FAQs
How much leather articles does the US import from India?
$26.6M in 2025 (HS 4205), which made India the largest supplier of 97 countries with 19.9% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $17M, down 14% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for leather articles in the US market?
Mexico (13.3%), France (12.2%), China (11%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on leather articles from India?
On average, the duty paid was 16% of the value of leather articles from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (14.3% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 4205: 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 articles from India?
Newark, NJ (39%), Los Angeles, CA (13.7%), Savannah, GA (6.5%) took the most by value in 2025. About 80% arrived by sea and 19% 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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