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Exporting aluminium and copper products from India to the USA
The US imported $1.31B of aluminium and copper products from India in 2025, 2.9% of its imports of the main products in this sector. Unwrought aluminium, sheets, foil, profiles, copper tubes, wire and brass parts.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $1.31B
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +24%
- India's share
- 2.9%
- Average duty paid
- 48.6%
- Shipped by sea
- 95%
Five-year trend
US imports of aluminium and copper products from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $1.17B, up 24% on the same months last year.
Top products
What the US buys most
| Product | HS | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Unwrought Aluminium | 7601 | $375M |
| Aluminium Stranded Wire | 7614 | $119M |
| Aluminium Foil | 7607 | $110M |
| Aluminium Articles | 7616 | $95.7M |
| Aluminium Wire | 7605 | $93.3M |
| Copper Tubes & Pipes | 7411 | $62.5M |
| Refined Copper | 7403 | $60M |
| Aluminium Kitchenware | 7615 | $56.6M |
| Copper & Brass Articles | 7419 | $47.8M |
| Copper Pipe Fittings | 7412 | $46.2M |
US ports
Where it enters the US
| US port | Share |
|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | 18.2% |
| New Orleans, LA | 14.3% |
| Savannah, GA | 12.8% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | 11.7% |
| Houston, TX | 10.7% |
| Baltimore, MD | 8.2% |
Requirements
US rules for aluminium and copper products
- CBPAn Importer Security Filing must reach CBP at least 24 hours before the container is loaded in India.
- CBPGoods and their retail packaging must show the country of origin in English, for example "Made in India".
- CommerceAluminium imports need an aluminium import licence from the Commerce Department before entry.
Check before you quote
Common alloy aluminium sheet and brass rod from India are under US antidumping and countervailing duty orders. Section 232 tariffs cover many steel, aluminium and copper products and products made from them, on top of normal duty. Check the current rate and whether your HTS code is listed before quoting a US buyer.
On the Indian side
- Register with EEPC.
- Keep mill test certificates and smelt-and-cast country details for every shipment.
Packing and shipping
- Metal coils and ingots are dense: 20-foot containers with proper chocking and lashing.
Questions
Aluminium and Copper Products from India to the USA: FAQs
How much aluminium and copper products does the US import from India?
$1.31B in 2025, led by unwrought aluminium, aluminium stranded wire, aluminium foil. Jan–Aug 2026: $1.17B, up 24% on the same months last year.
What US rules apply to aluminium and copper products from India?
CBP: An Importer Security Filing must reach CBP at least 24 hours before the container is loaded in India. CBP: Goods and their retail packaging must show the country of origin in English, for example "Made in India". Commerce: Aluminium imports need an aluminium import licence from the Commerce Department before entry.
What do Indian exporters of aluminium and copper products need to do?
Register with EEPC. Keep mill test certificates and smelt-and-cast country details for every shipment.
Are there extra US duties on aluminium and copper products from India?
Common alloy aluminium sheet and brass rod from India are under US antidumping and countervailing duty orders. Section 232 tariffs cover many steel, aluminium and copper products and products made from them, on top of normal duty. Check the current rate and whether your HTS code is listed before quoting a US buyer.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau international trade data (general imports, and duty calculated on imports for consumption), 2021–2025 and Jan–Aug 2026. Requirements summarised for guidance; check the agency rules for your exact product.
Exporting aluminium and copper products to the USA?
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