India to USA trade data · HS 6902
Exporting Refractory Bricks from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $30.3M of refractory bricks (HS 6902) from India, 10.4% of all US imports of this product, making India the 3rd largest supplier of 39 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $30.3M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -51.8%
- India's rank
- 3rd of 39
- Share of US imports
- 10.4%
- Average duty paid
- 21.1%
- Shipped by sea
- 98%
Five-year trend
US imports of refractory bricks from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $10.6M, down 51.8% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with refractory bricks
US imports of HS 6902 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 39 countries: $291M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Germany | $55.1M | 18.9% |
| 2. China | $30.9M | 10.6% |
| 3. India | $30.3M | 10.4% |
| 4. Spain | $28.2M | 9.7% |
| 5. Mexico | $22.4M | 7.7% |
| 6. Austria | $17.1M | 5.9% |
| 7. Japan | $16.8M | 5.8% |
| 8. Italy | $14.7M | 5.1% |
US ports of entry
US ports for refractory bricks from India
Top US ports for HS 6902 imports from India by value, 2025. 98% came by sea, 96% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $16.4M | 54.3% |
| Savannah, GA | $5.2M | 17.3% |
| Houston, TX | $5.1M | 16.7% |
| Baltimore, MD | $1M | 3.4% |
| Charleston, SC | $739K | 2.4% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $540K | 1.8% |
US duty
Duty paid on refractory bricks from India
Across all HS 6902 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 21.1% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 14.3% 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
Refractory Bricks from India to the USA: FAQs
How much refractory bricks does the US import from India?
$30.3M in 2025 (HS 6902), which made India the 3rd largest supplier of 39 countries with 10.4% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $10.6M, down 51.8% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for refractory bricks in the US market?
Germany (18.9%), China (10.6%), Spain (9.7%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on refractory bricks from India?
On average, the duty paid was 21.1% of the value of refractory bricks from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (14.3% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 6902: 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 refractory bricks from India?
Newark, NJ (54.3%), Savannah, GA (17.3%), Houston, TX (16.7%) took the most by value in 2025. About 98% arrived by sea and 2% 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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