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Exporting carpets and rugs from India to the USA
The US imported $1.2B of carpets and rugs from India in 2025, 38.6% of its imports of the main products in this sector. India is the largest supplier of carpets and rugs to the US: hand-knotted, hand-tufted, flat-woven and machine-made, from Bhadohi, Panipat, Jaipur and Agra.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $1.2B
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -14.6%
- India's share
- 38.6%
- Average duty paid
- 19.4%
- Shipped by sea
- 93%
Five-year trend
US imports of carpets and rugs from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $740M, down 14.6% on the same months last year.
Top products
What the US buys most
| Product | HS | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Woven Carpets & Rugs | 5702 | $458M |
| Tufted Carpets & Rugs | 5703 | $390M |
| Hand-Knotted Carpets | 5701 | $212M |
| Rugs & Floor Coverings | 5705 | $133M |
US ports
Where it enters the US
| US port | Share |
|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | 31.9% |
| Newark, NJ | 25.4% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | 7.2% |
| Charleston, SC | 5.6% |
| Houston, TX | 5.4% |
| Los Angeles, CA | 5.2% |
Requirements
US rules for carpets and rugs
- CPSCCarpets and rugs must meet the US flammability standards for carpets and rugs, with testing to back it up.
- FTCLabels must show fibre content and the country of origin.
- CBPAn Importer Security Filing must reach CBP at least 24 hours before the container is loaded in India.
On the Indian side
- Register with the Carpet Export Promotion Council.
Packing and shipping
- Rugs are bulky for their weight: 40-foot high cubes, rolled and poly-wrapped, give the best fill.
- Exporters in the Bhadohi and Panipat carpet belts usually move containers by rail from a nearby ICD to Mundra or Nhava Sheva.
Questions
Carpets and Rugs from India to the USA: FAQs
How much carpets and rugs does the US import from India?
$1.2B in 2025, led by woven carpets & rugs, tufted carpets & rugs, hand-knotted carpets. Jan–Aug 2026: $740M, down 14.6% on the same months last year.
What US rules apply to carpets and rugs from India?
CPSC: Carpets and rugs must meet the US flammability standards for carpets and rugs, with testing to back it up. FTC: Labels must show fibre content and the country of origin. CBP: An Importer Security Filing must reach CBP at least 24 hours before the container is loaded in India.
What do Indian exporters of carpets and rugs need to do?
Register with the Carpet Export Promotion Council.
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.
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