India to USA trade data · HS 4911
Exporting Printed Matter from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $23.3M of printed matter (HS 4911) from India, 1.4% of all US imports of this product, making India the 10th largest supplier of 101 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $23.3M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +18.1%
- India's rank
- 10th of 101
- Share of US imports
- 1.4%
- Average duty paid
- 7.2%
- Shipped by sea
- 47%
Five-year trend
US imports of printed matter from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $16.5M, up 18.1% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with printed matter
US imports of HS 4911 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 101 countries: $1.64B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | $572M | 34.9% |
| 2. Mexico | $330M | 20.1% |
| 3. Canada | $255M | 15.6% |
| 4. Germany | $71.5M | 4.4% |
| 5. Switzerland | $61.9M | 3.8% |
| 6. Italy | $56.7M | 3.5% |
| 7. Japan | $49.1M | 3% |
| 8. France | $36.7M | 2.2% |
| 10th. India | $23.3M | 1.4% |
US ports of entry
US ports for printed matter from India
Top US ports for HS 4911 imports from India by value, 2025. 47% came by sea, 80% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $9.1M | 39.3% |
| Newark, NJ | $4.7M | 20.4% |
| Savannah, GA | $1.9M | 8.1% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $1.8M | 7.6% |
| Anchorage, AK | $1.5M | 6.3% |
| New York, NY | $1.2M | 5.3% |
US duty
Duty paid on printed matter from India
Across all HS 4911 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 7.2% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 3.5% 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
Printed Matter from India to the USA: FAQs
How much printed matter does the US import from India?
$23.3M in 2025 (HS 4911), which made India the 10th largest supplier of 101 countries with 1.4% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $16.5M, up 18.1% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for printed matter in the US market?
China (34.9%), Mexico (20.1%), Canada (15.6%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on printed matter from India?
On average, the duty paid was 7.2% of the value of printed matter from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (3.5% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 4911: 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 matter from India?
New Orleans, LA (39.3%), Newark, NJ (20.4%), Savannah, GA (8.1%) took the most by value in 2025. About 47% arrived by sea and 52% 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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