India to USA trade data · HS 8480
Exporting Moulds & Foundry Patterns from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $31.3M of moulds & foundry patterns (HS 8480) from India, 1.4% of all US imports of this product, making India the 13th largest supplier of 67 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $31.3M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +45.1%
- India's rank
- 13th of 67
- Share of US imports
- 1.4%
- Average duty paid
- 25.3%
- Shipped by sea
- 46%
Five-year trend
US imports of moulds & foundry patterns from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $29M, up 45.1% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with moulds & foundry patterns
US imports of HS 8480 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 67 countries: $2.29B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Canada | $848M | 37% |
| 2. China | $353M | 15.4% |
| 3. Germany | $190M | 8.3% |
| 4. Japan | $133M | 5.8% |
| 5. South Korea | $129M | 5.6% |
| 6. Italy | $75.4M | 3.3% |
| 7. Netherlands | $69M | 3% |
| 8. Mexico | $64.7M | 2.8% |
| 13th. India | $31.3M | 1.4% |
US ports of entry
US ports for moulds & foundry patterns from India
Top US ports for HS 8480 imports from India by value, 2025. 46% came by sea, 95% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $6.4M | 20.5% |
| Newark, NJ | $4.6M | 14.7% |
| Savannah, GA | $3.1M | 9.8% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $2.5M | 8% |
| Cleveland, OH | $2.1M | 6.7% |
| JFK International Airport, NY | $1.5M | 4.9% |
US duty
Duty paid on moulds & foundry patterns from India
Across all HS 8480 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 25.3% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 22.4% 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
Moulds & Foundry Patterns from India to the USA: FAQs
How much moulds & foundry patterns does the US import from India?
$31.3M in 2025 (HS 8480), which made India the 13th largest supplier of 67 countries with 1.4% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $29M, up 45.1% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for moulds & foundry patterns in the US market?
Canada (37%), China (15.4%), Germany (8.3%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on moulds & foundry patterns from India?
On average, the duty paid was 25.3% of the value of moulds & foundry patterns from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (22.4% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8480: 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 moulds & foundry patterns from India?
Chicago, IL (20.5%), Newark, NJ (14.7%), Savannah, GA (9.8%) took the most by value in 2025. About 46% arrived by sea and 47% 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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