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Exporting tools and hardware from India to the USA
The US imported $875M of tools and hardware from India in 2025, 3.8% of its imports of the main products in this sector. Hand tools, knives, cutlery, locks, fittings and builders' hardware.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $875M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -12.6%
- India's share
- 3.8%
- Average duty paid
- 22.2%
- Shipped by sea
- 79%
Five-year trend
US imports of tools and hardware from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $523M, down 12.6% on the same months last year.
Top products
What the US buys most
| Product | HS | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Furniture & Door Fittings | 8302 | $250M |
| Metal Decor, Bells & Statuettes | 8306 | $122M |
| Hand Tools (Other) | 8205 | $74.9M |
| Carbide Tool Tips & Inserts | 8209 | $70.6M |
| Tool Bits & Interchangeable Tools | 8207 | $69M |
| Spanners & Wrenches | 8204 | $54.7M |
| Caps, Lids & Closures | 8309 | $35.1M |
| Cutlery | 8215 | $34.7M |
| Flexible Metal Tubing | 8307 | $29M |
| Machine Knives & Blades | 8208 | $24.6M |
US ports
Where it enters the US
| US port | Share |
|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | 21.4% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | 13.8% |
| Savannah, GA | 9.9% |
| Los Angeles, CA | 8.9% |
| Charleston, SC | 7.6% |
| Cleveland, OH | 6% |
Requirements
US rules for tools and hardware
- 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
Section 232 tariffs cover many steel, aluminium and copper products and products made from them, on top of normal duty. Check the current rate and whether your HTS code is listed before quoting a US buyer.
On the Indian side
- Register with EEPC.
Packing and shipping
- Ship in dry containers; palletise for US warehouse handling.
Questions
Tools and Hardware from India to the USA: FAQs
How much tools and hardware does the US import from India?
$875M in 2025, led by furniture & door fittings, metal decor, bells & statuettes, hand tools (other). Jan–Aug 2026: $523M, down 12.6% on the same months last year.
What US rules apply to tools and hardware 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".
What do Indian exporters of tools and hardware need to do?
Register with EEPC.
Are there extra US duties on tools and hardware from India?
Section 232 tariffs cover many steel, aluminium and copper products and products made from them, on top of normal duty. Check the current rate and whether your HTS code is listed before quoting a US buyer.
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 tools and hardware 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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