India to USA trade data · HS 5603
Exporting Nonwoven Fabrics from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $139M of nonwoven fabrics (HS 5603) from India, 7.3% of all US imports of this product, making India the 5th largest supplier of 67 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $139M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -26.8%
- India's rank
- 5th of 67
- Share of US imports
- 7.3%
- Average duty paid
- 15%
- Shipped by sea
- 99%
Five-year trend
US imports of nonwoven fabrics from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $80.4M, down 26.8% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with nonwoven fabrics
US imports of HS 5603 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 67 countries: $1.89B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | $329M | 17.4% |
| 2. Germany | $209M | 11% |
| 3. Japan | $168M | 8.9% |
| 4. Canada | $141M | 7.4% |
| 5. India | $139M | 7.3% |
| 6. Türkiye | $112M | 5.9% |
| 7. South Korea | $97.7M | 5.2% |
| 8. Mexico | $88M | 4.6% |
US ports of entry
US ports for nonwoven fabrics from India
Top US ports for HS 5603 imports from India by value, 2025. 99% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | $42M | 30.3% |
| Newark, NJ | $23.1M | 16.6% |
| Savannah, GA | $22.6M | 16.3% |
| Oakland, CA | $17.6M | 12.7% |
| Houston, TX | $11.3M | 8.1% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $8.6M | 6.2% |
US duty
Duty paid on nonwoven fabrics from India
Across all HS 5603 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 15% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 11.6% 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
Nonwoven Fabrics from India to the USA: FAQs
How much nonwoven fabrics does the US import from India?
$139M in 2025 (HS 5603), which made India the 5th largest supplier of 67 countries with 7.3% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $80.4M, down 26.8% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for nonwoven fabrics in the US market?
China (17.4%), Germany (11%), Japan (8.9%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on nonwoven fabrics from India?
On average, the duty paid was 15% of the value of nonwoven fabrics from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (11.6% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 5603: 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 nonwoven fabrics from India?
Charleston, SC (30.3%), Newark, NJ (16.6%), Savannah, GA (16.3%) took the most by value in 2025. About 99% 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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