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Exporting stone and ceramic products from India to the USA
The US imported $1.04B of stone and ceramic products from India in 2025, 9.2% of its imports of the main products in this sector. Granite and sandstone slabs, quartz surfaces, ceramic tiles, sanitaryware and tableware, from Rajasthan, Gujarat (Morbi), Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $1.04B
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -32.9%
- India's share
- 9.2%
- Average duty paid
- 18.7%
- Shipped by sea
- 98%
Five-year trend
US imports of stone and ceramic products from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $526M, down 32.9% on the same months last year.
Top products
What the US buys most
| Product | HS | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete & Stone Articles | 6810 | $433M |
| Granite & Building Stone | 6802 | $290M |
| Ceramic Tiles | 6907 | $127M |
| Refractory Bricks | 6902 | $30.3M |
| Refractory Ceramic Goods | 6903 | $28.8M |
| Brake Linings & Friction Materials | 6813 | $25.2M |
| Ceramic Sanitaryware | 6910 | $18M |
| Natural Stone Setts & Cobbles | 6801 | $14.8M |
| Grinding Wheels & Millstones | 6804 | $14.6M |
| Stone & Carbon Fibre Articles | 6815 | $12.9M |
US ports
Where it enters the US
| US port | Share |
|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | 26.7% |
| Houston, TX | 14.4% |
| Savannah, GA | 13.8% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | 10.9% |
| Los Angeles, CA | 8.2% |
| Port Everglades, FL | 4.7% |
Requirements
US rules for stone and ceramic products
- 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".
- FDACeramic tableware must meet FDA lead and cadmium limits.
Check before you quote
Quartz surface products and ceramic tile from India are under US antidumping or countervailing duty orders.
On the Indian side
- Register with CAPEXIL, which covers stone, granite and ceramic products.
Packing and shipping
- Stone slabs are very heavy: they ship in A-frames or crates in 20-foot containers, within road weight limits on both ends.
Questions
Stone and Ceramics from India to the USA: FAQs
How much stone and ceramic products does the US import from India?
$1.04B in 2025, led by concrete & stone articles, granite & building stone, ceramic tiles. Jan–Aug 2026: $526M, down 32.9% on the same months last year.
What US rules apply to stone and ceramic products from India?
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". FDA: Ceramic tableware must meet FDA lead and cadmium limits.
What do Indian exporters of stone and ceramic products need to do?
Register with CAPEXIL, which covers stone, granite and ceramic products.
Are there extra US duties on stone and ceramic products from India?
Quartz surface products and ceramic tile from India are under US antidumping or countervailing duty orders.
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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