India to USA trade data · HS 9001
Exporting Optical Fibres & Lenses from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $14M of optical fibres & lenses (HS 9001) from India, 0.5% of all US imports of this product, making India the 25th largest supplier of 68 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $14M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +116.7%
- India's rank
- 25th of 68
- Share of US imports
- 0.5%
- Average duty paid
- 21.7%
- Shipped by sea
- 16%
Five-year trend
US imports of optical fibres & lenses from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $24.1M, up 116.7% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with optical fibres & lenses
US imports of HS 9001 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 68 countries: $2.99B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mexico | $533M | 17.8% |
| 2. Ireland | $367M | 12.3% |
| 3. Germany | $332M | 11.1% |
| 4. China | $229M | 7.6% |
| 5. Japan | $217M | 7.3% |
| 6. Thailand | $211M | 7.1% |
| 7. Laos | $128M | 4.3% |
| 8. Philippines | $102M | 3.4% |
| 25th. India | $14M | 0.5% |
US ports of entry
US ports for optical fibres & lenses from India
Top US ports for HS 9001 imports from India by value, 2025. 16% came by sea, 99% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $4.6M | 32.7% |
| New Orleans, LA | $2.3M | 16.2% |
| JFK International Airport, NY | $2.1M | 15% |
| Chicago, IL | $1.1M | 8% |
| Anchorage, AK | $971K | 6.9% |
| Cleveland, OH | $892K | 6.4% |
US duty
Duty paid on optical fibres & lenses from India
Across all HS 9001 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 21.7% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 17.3% 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
Optical Fibres & Lenses from India to the USA: FAQs
How much optical fibres & lenses does the US import from India?
$14M in 2025 (HS 9001), which made India the 25th largest supplier of 68 countries with 0.5% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $24.1M, up 116.7% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for optical fibres & lenses in the US market?
Mexico (17.8%), Ireland (12.3%), Germany (11.1%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on optical fibres & lenses from India?
On average, the duty paid was 21.7% of the value of optical fibres & lenses from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (17.3% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 9001: 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 optical fibres & lenses from India?
Newark, NJ (32.7%), New Orleans, LA (16.2%), JFK International Airport, NY (15%) took the most by value in 2025. About 16% arrived by sea and 83% 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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