India to USA trade data · HS 8477
Exporting Plastic & Rubber Machinery from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $46.7M of plastic & rubber machinery (HS 8477) from India, 1.4% of all US imports of this product, making India the 12th largest supplier of 76 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $46.7M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -35.9%
- India's rank
- 12th of 76
- Share of US imports
- 1.4%
- Average duty paid
- 22.5%
- Shipped by sea
- 75%
Five-year trend
US imports of plastic & rubber machinery from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $23M, down 35.9% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with plastic & rubber machinery
US imports of HS 8477 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 76 countries: $3.4B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Germany | $978M | 28.8% |
| 2. Canada | $458M | 13.5% |
| 3. Austria | $305M | 9% |
| 4. Japan | $291M | 8.5% |
| 5. Italy | $291M | 8.5% |
| 6. China | $200M | 5.9% |
| 7. South Korea | $157M | 4.6% |
| 8. Netherlands | $114M | 3.4% |
| 12th. India | $46.7M | 1.4% |
US ports of entry
US ports for plastic & rubber machinery from India
Top US ports for HS 8477 imports from India by value, 2025. 75% came by sea, 99% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $10.8M | 23% |
| Savannah, GA | $10.5M | 22.5% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $6.9M | 14.7% |
| Cleveland, OH | $4.4M | 9.4% |
| New York, NY | $2.2M | 4.8% |
| Houston, TX | $1.9M | 4.2% |
US duty
Duty paid on plastic & rubber machinery from India
Across all HS 8477 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 22.5% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 17.8% 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
Plastic & Rubber Machinery from India to the USA: FAQs
How much plastic & rubber machinery does the US import from India?
$46.7M in 2025 (HS 8477), which made India the 12th largest supplier of 76 countries with 1.4% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $23M, down 35.9% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for plastic & rubber machinery in the US market?
Germany (28.8%), Canada (13.5%), Austria (9%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on plastic & rubber machinery from India?
On average, the duty paid was 22.5% of the value of plastic & rubber machinery from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (17.8% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8477: 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 plastic & rubber machinery from India?
Newark, NJ (23%), Savannah, GA (22.5%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (14.7%) took the most by value in 2025. About 75% arrived by sea and 24% 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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