India to USA trade data · HS 9608
Exporting Pens from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $35.4M of pens (HS 9608) from India, 3.5% of all US imports of this product, making India the 5th largest supplier of 59 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $35.4M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +8.9%
- India's rank
- 5th of 59
- Share of US imports
- 3.5%
- Average duty paid
- 21.6%
- Shipped by sea
- 78%
Five-year trend
US imports of pens from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $28.7M, up 8.9% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with pens
US imports of HS 9608 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 59 countries: $1.01B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | $335M | 33% |
| 2. Mexico | $253M | 24.9% |
| 3. Japan | $205M | 20.2% |
| 4. Germany | $51M | 5% |
| 5. India | $35.4M | 3.5% |
| 6. Vietnam | $23.2M | 2.3% |
| 7. France | $18.8M | 1.8% |
| 8. Taiwan | $18M | 1.8% |
US ports of entry
US ports for pens from India
Top US ports for HS 9608 imports from India by value, 2025. 78% came by sea, 98% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $8.4M | 23.6% |
| Savannah, GA | $8.1M | 23% |
| Calexico-East, CA | $5.4M | 15.4% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $3.9M | 11% |
| Houston, TX | $2.3M | 6.4% |
| Charleston, SC | $2M | 5.8% |
US duty
Duty paid on pens from India
Across all HS 9608 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 21.6% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 23.6% 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
Pens from India to the USA: FAQs
How much pens does the US import from India?
$35.4M in 2025 (HS 9608), which made India the 5th largest supplier of 59 countries with 3.5% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $28.7M, up 8.9% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for pens in the US market?
China (33%), Mexico (24.9%), Japan (20.2%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on pens from India?
On average, the duty paid was 21.6% of the value of pens from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (23.6% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 9608: 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 pens from India?
Newark, NJ (23.6%), Savannah, GA (23%), Calexico-East, CA (15.4%) took the most by value in 2025. About 78% arrived by sea and 5% 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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