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Exporting auto parts from India to the USA
The US imported $4.16B of auto parts from India in 2025, 2.7% of its imports of the main products in this sector. Engine and transmission parts, brakes, lighting, castings and forgings for US carmakers and the aftermarket, and tyres.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $4.16B
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -4.1%
- India's share
- 2.7%
- Average duty paid
- 22%
- Shipped by sea
- 92%
Five-year trend
US imports of auto parts from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $2.87B, down 4.1% on the same months last year.
Top products
What the US buys most
| Product | HS | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Parts | 8708 | $1.8B |
| Transmission Shafts, Gears & Bearings Housings | 8483 | $1.22B |
| Tyres | 4011 | $521M |
| Engine Parts | 8409 | $374M |
| Diesel Engines | 8408 | $105M |
| Ignition & Starter Equipment | 8511 | $83.4M |
| Vehicle Lighting & Wipers | 8512 | $17.8M |
| Motorcycle & Bicycle Parts | 8714 | $15.8M |
| Petrol Engines | 8407 | $15.1M |
US ports
Where it enters the US
| US port | Share |
|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | 27.4% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | 21% |
| Houston, TX | 10.2% |
| Savannah, GA | 9.3% |
| Pensacola, FL | 5.4% |
| Charleston, SC | 5% |
Requirements
US rules for auto parts
- NHTSAParts covered by federal motor vehicle safety standards, such as lighting, brake hoses, glazing and tyres, must be certified and marked.
- 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".
Check before you quote
Section 232 tariffs cover many automobile parts, on top of normal duty. Check whether your HTS code is on the list and the current rate.
On the Indian side
- Register with EEPC; many auto component makers are also ACMA members.
Packing and shipping
- Dense castings and forgings weigh out quickly: 20-foot containers, palletised and lashed.
Questions
Auto Parts from India to the USA: FAQs
How much auto parts does the US import from India?
$4.16B in 2025, led by auto parts, transmission shafts, gears & bearings housings, tyres. Jan–Aug 2026: $2.87B, down 4.1% on the same months last year.
What US rules apply to auto parts from India?
NHTSA: Parts covered by federal motor vehicle safety standards, such as lighting, brake hoses, glazing and tyres, must be certified and marked. 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".
What do Indian exporters of auto parts need to do?
Register with EEPC; many auto component makers are also ACMA members.
Are there extra US duties on auto parts from India?
Section 232 tariffs cover many automobile parts, on top of normal duty. Check whether your HTS code is on the list and the current rate.
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 auto parts to the USA?
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