India to USA trade data · HS 7201
Exporting Pig Iron from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $93.1M of pig iron (HS 7201) from India, 4.2% of all US imports of this product, making India the 3rd largest supplier of 9 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $93.1M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +157.2%
- India's rank
- 3rd of 9
- Share of US imports
- 4.2%
- Average duty paid
- 4.4%
- Shipped by sea
- 100%
Five-year trend
US imports of pig iron from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $239M, up 157.2% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with pig iron
US imports of HS 7201 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 9 countries: $2.23B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Brazil | $1.39B | 62.2% |
| 2. Ukraine | $584M | 26.2% |
| 3. India | $93.1M | 4.2% |
| 4. Canada | $73.3M | 3.3% |
| 5. South Africa | $40.3M | 1.8% |
| 6. Angola | $20.6M | 0.9% |
| 7. Indonesia | $19.7M | 0.9% |
| 8. Australia | $9.8M | 0.4% |
US ports of entry
US ports for pig iron from India
Top US ports for HS 7201 imports from India by value, 2025. 100% came by sea, 0% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $32.6M | 35% |
| Brownsville, TX | $23.6M | 25.3% |
| Mobile, AL | $21.7M | 23.3% |
| Charleston, SC | $15.3M | 16.4% |
| Seattle, WA | $9K | 0% |
US duty
Duty paid on pig iron from India
Across all HS 7201 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 4.4% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 4.1% 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
Pig Iron from India to the USA: FAQs
How much pig iron does the US import from India?
$93.1M in 2025 (HS 7201), which made India the 3rd largest supplier of 9 countries with 4.2% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $239M, up 157.2% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for pig iron in the US market?
Brazil (62.2%), Ukraine (26.2%), Canada (3.3%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on pig iron from India?
On average, the duty paid was 4.4% of the value of pig iron from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (4.1% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 7201: 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 pig iron from India?
New Orleans, LA (35%), Brownsville, TX (25.3%), Mobile, AL (23.3%) took the most by value in 2025. About 100% arrived by sea.
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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