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Exporting tyres and rubber products from India to the USA
The US imported $1.01B of tyres and rubber products from India in 2025, 3.4% of its imports of the main products in this sector. Off-highway and truck tyres, rubber hoses, belts, gloves and moulded rubber parts.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $1.01B
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -20.4%
- India's share
- 3.4%
- Average duty paid
- 18.9%
- Shipped by sea
- 95%
Five-year trend
US imports of tyres and rubber products from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $605M, down 20.4% on the same months last year.
Top products
What the US buys most
| Product | HS | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 4011 | $521M |
| Rubber Articles | 4016 | $206M |
| Rubber Hoses & Tubes | 4009 | $102M |
| Conveyor & Transmission Belts | 4010 | $78.4M |
| Rubber Sheets & Profiles | 4008 | $42.4M |
| Rubber Medical & Hygiene Articles | 4014 | $12.1M |
| Synthetic Rubber | 4002 | $12M |
| Retreaded & Solid Tyres | 4012 | $10.2M |
US ports
Where it enters the US
| US port | Share |
|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | 27.4% |
| Savannah, GA | 15.2% |
| Houston, TX | 13.6% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | 13.1% |
| Charleston, SC | 9.4% |
| Los Angeles, CA | 4.7% |
Requirements
US rules for tyres and rubber products
- NHTSATyres for road vehicles must meet the federal motor vehicle safety standards and carry the DOT marking and tyre identification number; the manufacturer needs a NHTSA manufacturer identifier.
- 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
Off-the-road tyres from India are under US antidumping and countervailing duty orders.
On the Indian side
- Register with Capexil or the relevant council for your product.
Packing and shipping
- Tyres ship in 40-foot high cube containers, stacked or laced to fill the space.
Questions
Tyres and Rubber Products from India to the USA: FAQs
How much tyres and rubber products does the US import from India?
$1.01B in 2025, led by tyres, rubber articles, rubber hoses & tubes. Jan–Aug 2026: $605M, down 20.4% on the same months last year.
What US rules apply to tyres and rubber products from India?
NHTSA: Tyres for road vehicles must meet the federal motor vehicle safety standards and carry the DOT marking and tyre identification number; the manufacturer needs a NHTSA manufacturer identifier. 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 tyres and rubber products need to do?
Register with Capexil or the relevant council for your product.
Are there extra US duties on tyres and rubber products from India?
Off-the-road tyres from India are under US antidumping and 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.
Exporting tyres and rubber products to the USA?
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