India to USA trade data · HS 8441
Exporting Paper Converting Machinery from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $15.5M of paper converting machinery (HS 8441) from India, 1.2% of all US imports of this product, making India the 14th largest supplier of 65 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $15.5M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -13.5%
- India's rank
- 14th of 65
- Share of US imports
- 1.2%
- Average duty paid
- 13.2%
- Shipped by sea
- 86%
Five-year trend
US imports of paper converting machinery from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $10.6M, down 13.5% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with paper converting machinery
US imports of HS 8441 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 65 countries: $1.34B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Germany | $246M | 18.4% |
| 2. Italy | $241M | 18% |
| 3. Japan | $104M | 7.8% |
| 4. France | $98.2M | 7.4% |
| 5. Canada | $85.8M | 6.4% |
| 6. Malaysia | $84M | 6.3% |
| 7. China | $74.8M | 5.6% |
| 8. Switzerland | $70.3M | 5.3% |
| 14th. India | $15.5M | 1.2% |
US ports of entry
US ports for paper converting machinery from India
Top US ports for HS 8441 imports from India by value, 2025. 86% came by sea, 96% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $10.7M | 69% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $1.1M | 7.3% |
| Chicago, IL | $590K | 3.8% |
| Atlanta, GA | $555K | 3.6% |
| Long Beach, CA | $547K | 3.5% |
| JFK International Airport, NY | $504K | 3.3% |
US duty
Duty paid on paper converting machinery from India
Across all HS 8441 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 13.2% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 13% 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
Paper Converting Machinery from India to the USA: FAQs
How much paper converting machinery does the US import from India?
$15.5M in 2025 (HS 8441), which made India the 14th largest supplier of 65 countries with 1.2% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $10.6M, down 13.5% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for paper converting machinery in the US market?
Germany (18.4%), Italy (18%), Japan (7.8%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on paper converting machinery from India?
On average, the duty paid was 13.2% of the value of paper converting machinery from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (13% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8441: 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 paper converting machinery from India?
Newark, NJ (69%), Los Angeles, CA (7.3%), Chicago, IL (3.8%) took the most by value in 2025. About 86% arrived by sea and 14% 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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