India to USA · sector guide
Exporting electrical and electronic products from India to the USA
The US imported $30.1B of electrical and electronic products from India in 2025, 6.1% of its imports of the main products in this sector. Smartphones dominate by value, alongside transformers, cables, switchgear, motors, solar cells and other electrical equipment.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $30.1B
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +30.6%
- India's share
- 6.1%
- Average duty paid
- 2.5%
- Shipped by sea
- 14%
Five-year trend
US imports of electrical and electronic products from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $25.3B, up 30.6% on the same months last year.
Top products
What the US buys most
| Product | HS | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Smartphones & Telecom Equipment | 8517 | $24.8B |
| Transformers & Power Converters | 8504 | $1.25B |
| Solar Cells & Semiconductors | 8541 | $803M |
| Insulated Wire & Cable | 8544 | $797M |
| Switches, Connectors & Circuit Protection | 8536 | $416M |
| Electric Motors & Generators | 8501 | $337M |
| Switchgear Parts | 8538 | $311M |
| Electrical Control Panels | 8537 | $269M |
| Motor & Generator Parts | 8503 | $170M |
| Ignition & Starter Equipment | 8511 | $83.4M |
US ports
Where it enters the US
| US port | Share |
|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 62.4% |
| Los Angeles International Airport, CA | 10.1% |
| Newark, NJ | 3.6% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth, TX | 3.1% |
| San Francisco International Airport, CA | 2.1% |
| Houston, TX | 2.1% |
Requirements
US rules for electrical and electronic products
- FCCDevices that transmit or emit radio frequencies need FCC equipment authorisation before they can be sold in the US.
- 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".
On the Indian side
- Register with EEPC or ESC (Electronics and Computer Software EPC).
Packing and shipping
- Phones and high-value electronics mostly go by air; transformers, cables and switchgear go by sea, often on pallets or in crates.
- Lithium batteries are dangerous goods by sea and air.
Questions
Electrical and Electronics from India to the USA: FAQs
How much electrical and electronic products does the US import from India?
$30.1B in 2025, led by smartphones & telecom equipment, transformers & power converters, solar cells & semiconductors. Jan–Aug 2026: $25.3B, up 30.6% on the same months last year.
What US rules apply to electrical and electronic products from India?
FCC: Devices that transmit or emit radio frequencies need FCC equipment authorisation before they can be sold in the US. 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 electrical and electronic products need to do?
Register with EEPC or ESC (Electronics and Computer Software EPC).
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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