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Exporting furniture and lighting from India to the USA
The US imported $1.22B of furniture and lighting from India in 2025, 2% of its imports of the main products in this sector. Wooden and metal furniture, mattresses, bedding and lamps, from Jodhpur, Saharanpur, Moradabad and elsewhere.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $1.22B
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -18.9%
- India's share
- 2%
- Average duty paid
- 19.5%
- Shipped by sea
- 94%
Five-year trend
US imports of furniture and lighting from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $688M, down 18.9% on the same months last year.
Top products
What the US buys most
| Product | HS | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Furniture | 9403 | $572M |
| Mattresses & Bedding | 9404 | $325M |
| Lamps & Lighting | 9405 | $177M |
| Seating & Chairs | 9401 | $136M |
US ports
Where it enters the US
| US port | Share |
|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | 28.7% |
| Savannah, GA | 18.3% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | 12.4% |
| Los Angeles, CA | 7.8% |
| Houston, TX | 7.7% |
| Charleston, SC | 5.6% |
Requirements
US rules for furniture and lighting
- USDA APHISMany wood and plant-based products need a Lacey Act declaration naming the species and country of harvest, and wooden packing must meet ISPM 15.
- EPAComposite wood (MDF, particleboard, plywood) in furniture must meet the TSCA Title VI formaldehyde rules and be labelled.
- CPSCClothing storage units must meet the tip-over stability standard; children's furniture falls under CPSIA.
- 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
Mattresses from India are under a US antidumping duty order. Wood products and furniture may also be covered by Section 232 tariffs: check the current list.
On the Indian side
- Register with EPCH (handicrafts) or the relevant council.
- Fumigate or heat-treat wooden packing to ISPM 15.
Packing and shipping
- Furniture is bulky: 40-foot high cubes, with knock-down designs to fit more per container.
Questions
Furniture and Lighting from India to the USA: FAQs
How much furniture and lighting does the US import from India?
$1.22B in 2025, led by furniture, mattresses & bedding, lamps & lighting. Jan–Aug 2026: $688M, down 18.9% on the same months last year.
What US rules apply to furniture and lighting from India?
USDA APHIS: Many wood and plant-based products need a Lacey Act declaration naming the species and country of harvest, and wooden packing must meet ISPM 15. EPA: Composite wood (MDF, particleboard, plywood) in furniture must meet the TSCA Title VI formaldehyde rules and be labelled. CPSC: Clothing storage units must meet the tip-over stability standard; children's furniture falls under CPSIA. 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 furniture and lighting need to do?
Register with EPCH (handicrafts) or the relevant council. Fumigate or heat-treat wooden packing to ISPM 15.
Are there extra US duties on furniture and lighting from India?
Mattresses from India are under a US antidumping duty order. Wood products and furniture may also be covered by Section 232 tariffs: check the current list.
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 furniture and lighting to the USA?
Atmavaan books the container, handles the export paperwork and can file the ISF and clear US customs for your buyer.
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