India to USA trade data · HS 8711
Exporting Motorcycles from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $43.3M of motorcycles (HS 8711) from India, 1.3% of all US imports of this product, making India the 13th largest supplier of 48 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $43.3M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +49.5%
- India's rank
- 13th of 48
- Share of US imports
- 1.3%
- Average duty paid
- 14.9%
- Shipped by sea
- 87%
Five-year trend
US imports of motorcycles from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $44M, up 49.5% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with motorcycles
US imports of HS 8711 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 48 countries: $3.21B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Japan | $863M | 26.9% |
| 2. Thailand | $558M | 17.4% |
| 3. China | $422M | 13.2% |
| 4. Taiwan | $227M | 7.1% |
| 5. Germany | $211M | 6.6% |
| 6. Italy | $207M | 6.4% |
| 7. Cambodia | $155M | 4.8% |
| 8. Vietnam | $126M | 3.9% |
| 13th. India | $43.3M | 1.3% |
US ports of entry
US ports for motorcycles from India
Top US ports for HS 8711 imports from India by value, 2025. 87% came by sea, 98% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $20.1M | 46.4% |
| Houston, TX | $11.5M | 26.6% |
| Laredo, TX | $4.9M | 11.3% |
| Newark, NJ | $3.3M | 7.6% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $1.6M | 3.7% |
| San Francisco, CA | $631K | 1.5% |
US duty
Duty paid on motorcycles from India
Across all HS 8711 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 14.9% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 19.6% 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
Motorcycles from India to the USA: FAQs
How much motorcycles does the US import from India?
$43.3M in 2025 (HS 8711), which made India the 13th largest supplier of 48 countries with 1.3% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $44M, up 49.5% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for motorcycles in the US market?
Japan (26.9%), Thailand (17.4%), China (13.2%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on motorcycles from India?
On average, the duty paid was 14.9% of the value of motorcycles from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (19.6% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8711: 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 motorcycles from India?
Norfolk-Newport News, VA (46.4%), Houston, TX (26.6%), Laredo, TX (11.3%) took the most by value in 2025. About 87% arrived by sea and 2% 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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