India to USA trade data · HS 5309
Exporting Linen Fabrics from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $15.3M of linen fabrics (HS 5309) from India, 11.6% of all US imports of this product, making India the 4th largest supplier of 58 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $15.3M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -2.8%
- India's rank
- 4th of 58
- Share of US imports
- 11.6%
- Average duty paid
- 16.8%
- Shipped by sea
- 22%
Five-year trend
US imports of linen fabrics from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $10.8M, down 2.8% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with linen fabrics
US imports of HS 5309 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 58 countries: $131M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Belgium | $28.7M | 21.8% |
| 2. Italy | $24.7M | 18.8% |
| 3. United Kingdom | $22.8M | 17.4% |
| 4. India | $15.3M | 11.6% |
| 5. Türkiye | $7.3M | 5.5% |
| 6. China | $6.5M | 4.9% |
| 7. France | $5.6M | 4.3% |
| 8. Thailand | $4.3M | 3.3% |
US ports of entry
US ports for linen fabrics from India
Top US ports for HS 5309 imports from India by value, 2025. 22% came by sea, 95% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $4.5M | 29.5% |
| Cleveland, OH | $2.5M | 16.6% |
| Newark, NJ | $2.1M | 13.7% |
| JFK International Airport, NY | $985K | 6.5% |
| Charleston, SC | $951K | 6.2% |
| Atlanta, GA | $680K | 4.5% |
US duty
Duty paid on linen fabrics from India
Across all HS 5309 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 16.8% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 18.4% 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
Linen Fabrics from India to the USA: FAQs
How much linen fabrics does the US import from India?
$15.3M in 2025 (HS 5309), which made India the 4th largest supplier of 58 countries with 11.6% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $10.8M, down 2.8% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for linen fabrics in the US market?
Belgium (21.8%), Italy (18.8%), United Kingdom (17.4%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on linen fabrics from India?
On average, the duty paid was 16.8% of the value of linen fabrics from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (18.4% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 5309: 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 linen fabrics from India?
New Orleans, LA (29.5%), Cleveland, OH (16.6%), Newark, NJ (13.7%) took the most by value in 2025. About 22% arrived by sea and 77% 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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