India to USA trade data · HS 4901
Exporting Printed Books from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $116M of printed books (HS 4901) from India, 5.4% of all US imports of this product, making India the 5th largest supplier of 131 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $116M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +51%
- India's rank
- 5th of 131
- Share of US imports
- 5.4%
- Average duty paid
- 0.5%
- Shipped by sea
- 94%
Five-year trend
US imports of printed books from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $110M, up 51% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with printed books
US imports of HS 4901 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 131 countries: $2.16B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | $777M | 36% |
| 2. United Kingdom | $318M | 14.7% |
| 3. Canada | $258M | 12% |
| 4. Italy | $128M | 5.9% |
| 5. India | $116M | 5.4% |
| 6. Mexico | $108M | 5% |
| 7. South Korea | $62.7M | 2.9% |
| 8. Malaysia | $48.3M | 2.2% |
US ports of entry
US ports for printed books from India
Top US ports for HS 4901 imports from India by value, 2025. 94% came by sea, 96% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $73.3M | 63.1% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $19.6M | 16.9% |
| New York, NY | $7.7M | 6.6% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $2.8M | 2.4% |
| Savannah, GA | $2.4M | 2.1% |
| Cleveland, OH | $1.4M | 1.2% |
US duty
Duty paid on printed books from India
Across all HS 4901 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 0.5% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 0.6% 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
Printed Books from India to the USA: FAQs
How much printed books does the US import from India?
$116M in 2025 (HS 4901), which made India the 5th largest supplier of 131 countries with 5.4% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $110M, up 51% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for printed books in the US market?
China (36%), United Kingdom (14.7%), Canada (12%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on printed books from India?
On average, the duty paid was 0.5% of the value of printed books from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (0.6% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 4901: 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 printed books from India?
Newark, NJ (63.1%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (16.9%), New York, NY (6.6%) took the most by value in 2025. About 94% 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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