India to USA trade data · HS 9018
Exporting Medical & Surgical Instruments from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $327M of medical & surgical instruments (HS 9018) from India, 0.7% of all US imports of this product, making India the 19th largest supplier of 114 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $327M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -29.3%
- India's rank
- 19th of 114
- Share of US imports
- 0.7%
- Average duty paid
- 15.7%
- Shipped by sea
- 38%
Five-year trend
US imports of medical & surgical instruments from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $158M, down 29.3% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with medical & surgical instruments
US imports of HS 9018 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 114 countries: $44B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mexico | $12.9B | 29.4% |
| 2. Costa Rica | $5.53B | 12.6% |
| 3. Germany | $4.55B | 10.3% |
| 4. Ireland | $3.48B | 7.9% |
| 5. China | $2.29B | 5.2% |
| 6. Japan | $2.2B | 5% |
| 7. Dominican Republic | $1.72B | 3.9% |
| 8. Malaysia | $1.31B | 3% |
| 19th. India | $327M | 0.7% |
US ports of entry
US ports for medical & surgical instruments from India
Top US ports for HS 9018 imports from India by value, 2025. 38% came by sea, 98% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $52.5M | 16.1% |
| Newark, NJ | $32.6M | 10% |
| Savannah, GA | $31.8M | 9.7% |
| Cleveland, OH | $23M | 7% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $15M | 4.6% |
| JFK International Airport, NY | $14.8M | 4.5% |
US duty
Duty paid on medical & surgical instruments from India
Across all HS 9018 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 15.7% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 18.1% 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
Medical & Surgical Instruments from India to the USA: FAQs
How much medical & surgical instruments does the US import from India?
$327M in 2025 (HS 9018), which made India the 19th largest supplier of 114 countries with 0.7% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $158M, down 29.3% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for medical & surgical instruments in the US market?
Mexico (29.4%), Costa Rica (12.6%), Germany (10.3%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on medical & surgical instruments from India?
On average, the duty paid was 15.7% of the value of medical & surgical instruments from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (18.1% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 9018: 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 medical & surgical instruments from India?
New Orleans, LA (16.1%), Newark, NJ (10%), Savannah, GA (9.7%) took the most by value in 2025. About 38% arrived by sea and 55% 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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