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Exporting yarn and fabrics from India to the USA
The US imported $1.17B of yarn and fabrics from India in 2025, 12% of its imports of the main products in this sector. Cotton and synthetic yarn, woven and knitted fabrics, embroidery and technical textiles.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $1.17B
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -27.5%
- India's share
- 12%
- Average duty paid
- 19.2%
- Shipped by sea
- 92%
Five-year trend
US imports of yarn and fabrics from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $648M, down 27.5% on the same months last year.
Top products
What the US buys most
| Product | HS | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Coated & Laminated Textile Fabrics | 5903 | $243M |
| Synthetic Woven Fabrics | 5407 | $160M |
| Nonwoven Fabrics | 5603 | $139M |
| Knitted Fabrics | 6006 | $50.4M |
| Synthetic Filament Yarn | 5402 | $47.1M |
| Coir & Vegetable Fibres | 5305 | $41.5M |
| Synthetic Staple Fibres | 5503 | $40.1M |
| Cotton Fabrics | 5208 | $31.9M |
| Man-Made Fibre Yarn (Retail) | 5511 | $27.3M |
| Heavy Cotton Fabrics (Denim & Canvas) | 5209 | $26.4M |
US ports
Where it enters the US
| US port | Share |
|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | 22.3% |
| Savannah, GA | 18.6% |
| Newark, NJ | 13.2% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | 11.6% |
| Houston, TX | 9% |
| Los Angeles, CA | 7.6% |
Requirements
US rules for yarn and fabrics
- CBPAn Importer Security Filing must reach CBP at least 24 hours before the container is loaded in India.
- CBPTextile entries need detailed descriptions (fibre content, weave, weight) for classification, and CBP checks textile origin closely.
Check before you quote
Fine denier polyester staple fibre and polyester textured yarn from India are under US antidumping and countervailing duty orders.
On the Indian side
- Register with Texprocil (cotton) or SRTEPC (synthetic and rayon), depending on the fibre.
Packing and shipping
- Ship in dry containers; rolls and bales load best in 40-foot containers.
Questions
Yarn and Fabrics from India to the USA: FAQs
How much yarn and fabrics does the US import from India?
$1.17B in 2025, led by coated & laminated textile fabrics, synthetic woven fabrics, nonwoven fabrics. Jan–Aug 2026: $648M, down 27.5% on the same months last year.
What US rules apply to yarn and fabrics from India?
CBP: An Importer Security Filing must reach CBP at least 24 hours before the container is loaded in India. CBP: Textile entries need detailed descriptions (fibre content, weave, weight) for classification, and CBP checks textile origin closely.
What do Indian exporters of yarn and fabrics need to do?
Register with Texprocil (cotton) or SRTEPC (synthetic and rayon), depending on the fibre.
Are there extra US duties on yarn and fabrics from India?
Fine denier polyester staple fibre and polyester textured yarn 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 yarn and fabrics to the USA?
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