India to USA trade data · HS 8503
Exporting Motor & Generator Parts from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $170M of motor & generator parts (HS 8503) from India, 4% of all US imports of this product, making India the 7th largest supplier of 82 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $170M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -11.7%
- India's rank
- 7th of 82
- Share of US imports
- 4%
- Average duty paid
- 30.8%
- Shipped by sea
- 86%
Five-year trend
US imports of motor & generator parts from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $107M, down 11.7% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with motor & generator parts
US imports of HS 8503 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 82 countries: $4.24B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Japan | $865M | 20.4% |
| 2. Mexico | $761M | 18% |
| 3. Germany | $663M | 15.7% |
| 4. China | $417M | 9.9% |
| 5. Canada | $378M | 8.9% |
| 6. France | $249M | 5.9% |
| 7. India | $170M | 4% |
| 8. Taiwan | $120M | 2.8% |
US ports of entry
US ports for motor & generator parts from India
Top US ports for HS 8503 imports from India by value, 2025. 86% came by sea, 99% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $58.7M | 34.4% |
| Houston, TX | $27.6M | 16.2% |
| Savannah, GA | $24.5M | 14.4% |
| New York, NY | $15.4M | 9% |
| Cleveland, OH | $11M | 6.5% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $9.1M | 5.3% |
US duty
Duty paid on motor & generator parts from India
Across all HS 8503 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 30.8% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 20.8% 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
Motor & Generator Parts from India to the USA: FAQs
How much motor & generator parts does the US import from India?
$170M in 2025 (HS 8503), which made India the 7th largest supplier of 82 countries with 4% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $107M, down 11.7% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for motor & generator parts in the US market?
Japan (20.4%), Mexico (18%), Germany (15.7%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on motor & generator parts from India?
On average, the duty paid was 30.8% of the value of motor & generator parts from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (20.8% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8503: 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 motor & generator parts from India?
Newark, NJ (34.4%), Houston, TX (16.2%), Savannah, GA (14.4%) took the most by value in 2025. About 86% arrived by sea and 14% 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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