India to USA trade data · HS 8203
Exporting Pliers, Files & Hand Tools from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $15.7M of pliers, files & hand tools (HS 8203) from India, 3.3% of all US imports of this product, making India the 5th largest supplier of 55 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $15.7M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -6.7%
- India's rank
- 5th of 55
- Share of US imports
- 3.3%
- Average duty paid
- 21.7%
- Shipped by sea
- 89%
Five-year trend
US imports of pliers, files & hand tools from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $10.5M, down 6.7% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with pliers, files & hand tools
US imports of HS 8203 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 55 countries: $473M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | $130M | 27.6% |
| 2. Taiwan | $96M | 20.3% |
| 3. Vietnam | $93.2M | 19.7% |
| 4. Germany | $40.9M | 8.6% |
| 5. India | $15.7M | 3.3% |
| 6. Switzerland | $11.8M | 2.5% |
| 7. Japan | $8.7M | 1.8% |
| 8. Spain | $8.2M | 1.7% |
US ports of entry
US ports for pliers, files & hand tools from India
Top US ports for HS 8203 imports from India by value, 2025. 89% came by sea, 91% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $4.6M | 29% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $2.7M | 16.9% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $1.9M | 11.9% |
| Newark, NJ | $1.8M | 11.6% |
| Long Beach, CA | $1.1M | 6.7% |
| Savannah, GA | $1M | 6.6% |
US duty
Duty paid on pliers, files & hand tools from India
Across all HS 8203 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 21.7% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 20.5% 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
Pliers, Files & Hand Tools from India to the USA: FAQs
How much pliers, files & hand tools does the US import from India?
$15.7M in 2025 (HS 8203), which made India the 5th largest supplier of 55 countries with 3.3% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $10.5M, down 6.7% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for pliers, files & hand tools in the US market?
China (27.6%), Taiwan (20.3%), Vietnam (19.7%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on pliers, files & hand tools from India?
On average, the duty paid was 21.7% of the value of pliers, files & hand tools from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (20.5% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8203: 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 pliers, files & hand tools from India?
New York, NY (29%), Los Angeles, CA (16.9%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (11.9%) took the most by value in 2025. About 89% arrived by sea and 11% 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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