India to USA trade data · HS 9701
Exporting Paintings & Artwork from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $127M of paintings & artwork (HS 9701) from India, 1.7% of all US imports of this product, making India the 11th largest supplier of 152 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $127M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +44.9%
- India's rank
- 11th of 152
- Share of US imports
- 1.7%
- Average duty paid
- 0.2%
- Shipped by sea
- 1%
Five-year trend
US imports of paintings & artwork from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $93.8M, up 44.9% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with paintings & artwork
US imports of HS 9701 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 152 countries: $7.41B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. France | $2.09B | 28.2% |
| 2. United Kingdom | $1.11B | 14.9% |
| 3. Italy | $829M | 11.2% |
| 4. Germany | $810M | 10.9% |
| 5. Belgium | $493M | 6.7% |
| 6. Spain | $470M | 6.3% |
| 7. Mexico | $228M | 3.1% |
| 8. Japan | $145M | 1.9% |
| 11th. India | $127M | 1.7% |
US ports of entry
US ports for paintings & artwork from India
Top US ports for HS 9701 imports from India by value, 2025. 1% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth, TX | $60M | 47.1% |
| JFK International Airport, NY | $38.2M | 30% |
| Chicago, IL | $8.7M | 6.9% |
| Philadelphia International Airport, PA | $6.6M | 5.2% |
| Atlanta, GA | $2.2M | 1.7% |
| New Orleans, LA | $1.9M | 1.5% |
US duty
Duty paid on paintings & artwork from India
Across all HS 9701 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 0.2% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 0.5% 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
Paintings & Artwork from India to the USA: FAQs
How much paintings & artwork does the US import from India?
$127M in 2025 (HS 9701), which made India the 11th largest supplier of 152 countries with 1.7% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $93.8M, up 44.9% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for paintings & artwork in the US market?
France (28.2%), United Kingdom (14.9%), Italy (11.2%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on paintings & artwork from India?
On average, the duty paid was 0.2% of the value of paintings & artwork from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (0.5% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 9701: 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 paintings & artwork from India?
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX (47.1%), JFK International Airport, NY (30%), Chicago, IL (6.9%) took the most by value in 2025. About 1% arrived by sea and 99% 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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