India to USA trade data · HS 7403
Exporting Refined Copper from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $60M of refined copper (HS 7403) from India, 0.4% of all US imports of this product, making India the 16th largest supplier of 50 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $60M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -90.4%
- India's rank
- 16th of 50
- Share of US imports
- 0.4%
- Average duty paid
- 1.8%
- Shipped by sea
- 100%
Five-year trend
US imports of refined copper from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $5.7M, down 90.4% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with refined copper
US imports of HS 7403 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 50 countries: $16.6B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Chile | $8.91B | 53.5% |
| 2. Canada | $2.07B | 12.4% |
| 3. Democratic Republic of the Congo | $1.79B | 10.8% |
| 4. Peru | $884M | 5.3% |
| 5. Australia | $701M | 4.2% |
| 6. South Korea | $677M | 4.1% |
| 7. Mexico | $344M | 2.1% |
| 8. Zambia | $249M | 1.5% |
| 16th. India | $60M | 0.4% |
US ports of entry
US ports for refined copper from India
Top US ports for HS 7403 imports from India by value, 2025. 100% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $58M | 96.7% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $1.5M | 2.5% |
| JFK International Airport, NY | $146K | 0.2% |
| Houston, TX | $122K | 0.2% |
| Newark, NJ | $88K | 0.1% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $74K | 0.1% |
US duty
Duty paid on refined copper from India
Across all HS 7403 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 1.8% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 1.1% 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
Refined Copper from India to the USA: FAQs
How much refined copper does the US import from India?
$60M in 2025 (HS 7403), which made India the 16th largest supplier of 50 countries with 0.4% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $5.7M, down 90.4% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for refined copper in the US market?
Chile (53.5%), Canada (12.4%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (10.8%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on refined copper from India?
On average, the duty paid was 1.8% of the value of refined copper from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (1.1% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 7403: 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 refined copper from India?
New Orleans, LA (96.7%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (2.5%), JFK International Airport, NY (0.2%) 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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