India to USA trade data · HS 7116
Exporting Pearl & Gemstone Articles from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $54.7M of pearl & gemstone articles (HS 7116) from India, 6.5% of all US imports of this product, making India the 4th largest supplier of 85 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $54.7M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -2.6%
- India's rank
- 4th of 85
- Share of US imports
- 6.5%
- Average duty paid
- 17.1%
- Shipped by sea
- 7%
Five-year trend
US imports of pearl & gemstone articles from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $34.6M, down 2.6% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with pearl & gemstone articles
US imports of HS 7116 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 85 countries: $836M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | $440M | 52.7% |
| 2. Thailand | $95.4M | 11.4% |
| 3. Vietnam | $83.6M | 10% |
| 4. India | $54.7M | 6.5% |
| 5. Ireland | $40.7M | 4.9% |
| 6. Japan | $22.4M | 2.7% |
| 7. South Africa | $16M | 1.9% |
| 8. Italy | $13.5M | 1.6% |
US ports of entry
US ports for pearl & gemstone articles from India
Top US ports for HS 7116 imports from India by value, 2025. 7% came by sea, 98% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles International Airport, CA | $20.4M | 37.3% |
| Cleveland, OH | $8.6M | 15.7% |
| JFK International Airport, NY | $5.1M | 9.4% |
| New Orleans, LA | $4.7M | 8.6% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth, TX | $4.4M | 8.1% |
| Newark, NJ | $3.3M | 6% |
US duty
Duty paid on pearl & gemstone articles from India
Across all HS 7116 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 17.1% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 21.6% 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
Pearl & Gemstone Articles from India to the USA: FAQs
How much pearl & gemstone articles does the US import from India?
$54.7M in 2025 (HS 7116), which made India the 4th largest supplier of 85 countries with 6.5% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $34.6M, down 2.6% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for pearl & gemstone articles in the US market?
China (52.7%), Thailand (11.4%), Vietnam (10%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on pearl & gemstone articles from India?
On average, the duty paid was 17.1% of the value of pearl & gemstone articles from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (21.6% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 7116: 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 pearl & gemstone articles from India?
Los Angeles International Airport, CA (37.3%), Cleveland, OH (15.7%), JFK International Airport, NY (9.4%) took the most by value in 2025. About 7% arrived by sea and 92% 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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