India to USA trade data · HS 4016
Exporting Rubber Articles from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $206M of rubber articles (HS 4016) from India, 4.2% of all US imports of this product, making India the 7th largest supplier of 138 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $206M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -7.1%
- India's rank
- 7th of 138
- Share of US imports
- 4.2%
- Average duty paid
- 18.1%
- Shipped by sea
- 88%
Five-year trend
US imports of rubber articles from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $130M, down 7.1% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with rubber articles
US imports of HS 4016 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 138 countries: $4.9B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mexico | $1.2B | 24.4% |
| 2. China | $645M | 13.2% |
| 3. Japan | $373M | 7.6% |
| 4. Canada | $372M | 7.6% |
| 5. Germany | $361M | 7.4% |
| 6. Taiwan | $277M | 5.6% |
| 7. India | $206M | 4.2% |
| 8. South Korea | $192M | 3.9% |
US ports of entry
US ports for rubber articles from India
Top US ports for HS 4016 imports from India by value, 2025. 88% came by sea, 99% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $49.9M | 24.2% |
| Savannah, GA | $33.7M | 16.4% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $26.5M | 12.8% |
| Charleston, SC | $25.5M | 12.4% |
| Houston, TX | $14.1M | 6.8% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $10.4M | 5.1% |
US duty
Duty paid on rubber articles from India
Across all HS 4016 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 18.1% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 19% 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
Rubber Articles from India to the USA: FAQs
How much rubber articles does the US import from India?
$206M in 2025 (HS 4016), which made India the 7th largest supplier of 138 countries with 4.2% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $130M, down 7.1% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for rubber articles in the US market?
Mexico (24.4%), China (13.2%), Japan (7.6%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on rubber articles from India?
On average, the duty paid was 18.1% of the value of rubber articles from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (19% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 4016: 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 rubber articles from India?
Newark, NJ (24.2%), Savannah, GA (16.4%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (12.8%) took the most by value in 2025. About 88% arrived by sea and 11% 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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