India to USA trade data · HS 5609
Exporting Rope & Yarn Articles from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $10.7M of rope & yarn articles (HS 5609) from India, 7.5% of all US imports of this product, making India the 3rd largest supplier of 65 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $10.7M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -15.8%
- India's rank
- 3rd of 65
- Share of US imports
- 7.5%
- Average duty paid
- 19.5%
- Shipped by sea
- 95%
Five-year trend
US imports of rope & yarn articles from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $6.7M, down 15.8% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with rope & yarn articles
US imports of HS 5609 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 65 countries: $144M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | $64.9M | 45.2% |
| 2. Vietnam | $18.7M | 13% |
| 3. India | $10.7M | 7.5% |
| 4. United Kingdom | $8.5M | 5.9% |
| 5. Mexico | $7M | 4.9% |
| 6. Bangladesh | $4.9M | 3.4% |
| 7. Cambodia | $4.7M | 3.3% |
| 8. Taiwan | $3M | 2.1% |
US ports of entry
US ports for rope & yarn articles from India
Top US ports for HS 5609 imports from India by value, 2025. 95% came by sea, 99% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | $3.8M | 35.7% |
| Houston, TX | $1.8M | 16.6% |
| Newark, NJ | $1.5M | 13.9% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $1.5M | 13.6% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $577K | 5.4% |
| Charleston, SC | $339K | 3.2% |
US duty
Duty paid on rope & yarn articles from India
Across all HS 5609 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 19.5% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 18.3% 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
Rope & Yarn Articles from India to the USA: FAQs
How much rope & yarn articles does the US import from India?
$10.7M in 2025 (HS 5609), which made India the 3rd largest supplier of 65 countries with 7.5% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $6.7M, down 15.8% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for rope & yarn articles in the US market?
China (45.2%), Vietnam (13%), United Kingdom (5.9%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on rope & yarn articles from India?
On average, the duty paid was 19.5% of the value of rope & yarn articles from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (18.3% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 5609: 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 rope & yarn articles from India?
Savannah, GA (35.7%), Houston, TX (16.6%), Newark, NJ (13.9%) took the most by value in 2025. About 95% arrived by sea and 3% 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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