India to USA trade data · HS 7317
Exporting Nails & Staples from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $93.2M of nails & staples (HS 7317) from India, 11.3% of all US imports of this product, making India the 2nd largest supplier of 47 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $93.2M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -24.2%
- India's rank
- 2nd of 47
- Share of US imports
- 11.3%
- Average duty paid
- 48.9%
- Shipped by sea
- 100%
Five-year trend
US imports of nails & staples from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $45.9M, down 24.2% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with nails & staples
US imports of HS 7317 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 47 countries: $823M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | $171M | 20.8% |
| 2. India | $93.2M | 11.3% |
| 3. Thailand | $78.6M | 9.5% |
| 4. Oman | $54.7M | 6.6% |
| 5. Lithuania | $47.8M | 5.8% |
| 6. Canada | $39.9M | 4.8% |
| 7. Liechtenstein | $39.7M | 4.8% |
| 8. Taiwan | $37.7M | 4.6% |
US ports of entry
US ports for nails & staples from India
Top US ports for HS 7317 imports from India by value, 2025. 100% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | $15.8M | 16.9% |
| Houston, TX | $13.9M | 14.9% |
| Charleston, SC | $10.8M | 11.6% |
| Newark, NJ | $9.6M | 10.3% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $8.2M | 8.8% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $7.4M | 8% |
US duty
Duty paid on nails & staples from India
Across all HS 7317 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 48.9% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 34.6% 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
Nails & Staples from India to the USA: FAQs
How much nails & staples does the US import from India?
$93.2M in 2025 (HS 7317), which made India the 2nd largest supplier of 47 countries with 11.3% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $45.9M, down 24.2% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for nails & staples in the US market?
China (20.8%), Thailand (9.5%), Oman (6.6%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on nails & staples from India?
On average, the duty paid was 48.9% of the value of nails & staples from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (34.6% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 7317: 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 nails & staples from India?
Savannah, GA (16.9%), Houston, TX (14.9%), Charleston, SC (11.6%) took the most by value in 2025. About 100% arrived by sea.
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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