India to USA trade data · HS 6903
Exporting Refractory Ceramic Goods from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $28.8M of refractory ceramic goods (HS 6903) from India, 7.6% of all US imports of this product, making India the 4th largest supplier of 43 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $28.8M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +0.9%
- India's rank
- 4th of 43
- Share of US imports
- 7.6%
- Average duty paid
- 6.9%
- Shipped by sea
- 79%
Five-year trend
US imports of refractory ceramic goods from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $19.9M, up 0.9% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with refractory ceramic goods
US imports of HS 6903 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 43 countries: $382M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mexico | $134M | 35% |
| 2. Japan | $58.6M | 15.4% |
| 3. Germany | $47.1M | 12.4% |
| 4. India | $28.8M | 7.6% |
| 5. China | $22.8M | 6% |
| 6. Canada | $21.1M | 5.5% |
| 7. United Kingdom | $19.3M | 5.1% |
| 8. Italy | $15.6M | 4.1% |
US ports of entry
US ports for refractory ceramic goods from India
Top US ports for HS 6903 imports from India by value, 2025. 79% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland, CA | $9.8M | 33.9% |
| Newark, NJ | $4.1M | 14.3% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $3.7M | 12.9% |
| Logan Airport, MA | $3M | 10.4% |
| Houston, TX | $1.5M | 5% |
| San Francisco, CA | $1.2M | 4.3% |
US duty
Duty paid on refractory ceramic goods from India
Across all HS 6903 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 6.9% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 9.2% 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 Ceramic Goods from India to the USA: FAQs
How much refractory ceramic goods does the US import from India?
$28.8M in 2025 (HS 6903), which made India the 4th largest supplier of 43 countries with 7.6% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $19.9M, up 0.9% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for refractory ceramic goods in the US market?
Mexico (35%), Japan (15.4%), Germany (12.4%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on refractory ceramic goods from India?
On average, the duty paid was 6.9% of the value of refractory ceramic goods from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (9.2% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 6903: 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 ceramic goods from India?
Oakland, CA (33.9%), Newark, NJ (14.3%), Los Angeles, CA (12.9%) took the most by value in 2025. About 79% arrived by sea and 20% 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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