India to USA trade data · HS 8505
Exporting Magnets & Electromagnets from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $12.8M of magnets & electromagnets (HS 8505) from India, 1.2% of all US imports of this product, making India the 15th largest supplier of 71 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $12.8M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +12.2%
- India's rank
- 15th of 71
- Share of US imports
- 1.2%
- Average duty paid
- 18.2%
- Shipped by sea
- 71%
Five-year trend
US imports of magnets & electromagnets from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $9.6M, up 12.2% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with magnets & electromagnets
US imports of HS 8505 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 71 countries: $1.07B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | $432M | 40.4% |
| 2. Mexico | $133M | 12.4% |
| 3. Germany | $95.7M | 9% |
| 4. Japan | $79.5M | 7.4% |
| 5. South Korea | $28.4M | 2.7% |
| 6. Thailand | $28.2M | 2.6% |
| 7. United Kingdom | $23.8M | 2.2% |
| 8. France | $21.8M | 2% |
| 15th. India | $12.8M | 1.2% |
US ports of entry
US ports for magnets & electromagnets from India
Top US ports for HS 8505 imports from India by value, 2025. 71% came by sea, 93% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $3.8M | 29.7% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $3.3M | 25.6% |
| New Orleans, LA | $1.6M | 12.5% |
| Charleston, SC | $691K | 5.4% |
| Cleveland, OH | $659K | 5.1% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $562K | 4.4% |
US duty
Duty paid on magnets & electromagnets from India
Across all HS 8505 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 18.2% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 20.9% 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
Magnets & Electromagnets from India to the USA: FAQs
How much magnets & electromagnets does the US import from India?
$12.8M in 2025 (HS 8505), which made India the 15th largest supplier of 71 countries with 1.2% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $9.6M, up 12.2% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for magnets & electromagnets in the US market?
China (40.4%), Mexico (12.4%), Germany (9%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on magnets & electromagnets from India?
On average, the duty paid was 18.2% of the value of magnets & electromagnets from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (20.9% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8505: 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 magnets & electromagnets from India?
Newark, NJ (29.7%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (25.6%), New Orleans, LA (12.5%) took the most by value in 2025. About 71% arrived by sea and 27% 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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