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Exporting home textiles from India to the USA
The US imported $2.89B of home textiles from India in 2025, 20.2% of its imports of the main products in this sector. India is the largest supplier of bed, bath and kitchen linen to the US: sheets, towels, bedspreads, cushions and curtains, much of it from Karur, Panipat and Gujarat.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $2.89B
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -19.2%
- India's share
- 20.2%
- Average duty paid
- 23.8%
- Shipped by sea
- 98%
Five-year trend
US imports of home textiles from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $1.63B, down 19.2% on the same months last year.
Top products
What the US buys most
| Product | HS | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Bed, Bath & Kitchen Linen | 6302 | $1.99B |
| Packing Sacks & Bags (Jute, FIBC) | 6305 | $331M |
| Made-Up Textile Articles | 6307 | $181M |
| Furnishing Articles (Cushion Covers, Bedspreads) | 6304 | $153M |
| Blankets & Throws | 6301 | $138M |
| Curtains & Blinds | 6303 | $80.6M |
US ports
Where it enters the US
| US port | Share |
|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | 24.2% |
| Savannah, GA | 22.1% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | 13% |
| Charleston, SC | 8.4% |
| Houston, TX | 8.3% |
| Los Angeles, CA | 7.6% |
Requirements
US rules for home textiles
- FTCProducts need labels with fibre content and country of origin.
- CPSCSome items, such as mattress pads and certain children's products, have flammability or CPSIA requirements.
- CBPAn Importer Security Filing must reach CBP at least 24 hours before the container is loaded in India.
On the Indian side
- Register with Texprocil or the relevant council.
Packing and shipping
- Home textiles ship in 40-foot high cube containers; retail-ready packing with barcodes is often required by US chains.
Questions
Home Textiles from India to the USA: FAQs
How much home textiles does the US import from India?
$2.89B in 2025, led by bed, bath & kitchen linen, packing sacks & bags (jute, fibc), made-up textile articles. Jan–Aug 2026: $1.63B, down 19.2% on the same months last year.
What US rules apply to home textiles from India?
FTC: Products need labels with fibre content and country of origin. CPSC: Some items, such as mattress pads and certain children's products, have flammability or CPSIA requirements. CBP: An Importer Security Filing must reach CBP at least 24 hours before the container is loaded in India.
What do Indian exporters of home textiles need to do?
Register with Texprocil or the relevant 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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