India to USA trade data · HS 8517
Exporting Smartphones & Telecom Equipment from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $24.8B of smartphones & telecom equipment (HS 8517) from India, 17.4% of all US imports of this product, making India the 3rd largest supplier of 149 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $24.8B
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +40.5%
- India's rank
- 3rd of 149
- Share of US imports
- 17.4%
- Average duty paid
- 0.3%
- Shipped by sea
- 1%
Five-year trend
US imports of smartphones & telecom equipment from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $21.8B, up 40.5% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with smartphones & telecom equipment
US imports of HS 8517 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 149 countries: $142.2B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Vietnam | $30.9B | 21.7% |
| 2. China | $30.1B | 21.2% |
| 3. India | $24.8B | 17.4% |
| 4. Thailand | $18.4B | 12.9% |
| 5. Mexico | $13.3B | 9.3% |
| 6. Taiwan | $8.06B | 5.7% |
| 7. Malaysia | $6.99B | 4.9% |
| 8. Israel | $1.29B | 0.9% |
US ports of entry
US ports for smartphones & telecom equipment from India
Top US ports for HS 8517 imports from India by value, 2025. 1% came by sea, 99% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $18.5B | 74.7% |
| Los Angeles International Airport, CA | $2.95B | 11.9% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth, TX | $900M | 3.6% |
| San Francisco International Airport, CA | $586M | 2.4% |
| Miami International Airport, FL | $423M | 1.7% |
| Anchorage, AK | $263M | 1.1% |
US duty
Duty paid on smartphones & telecom equipment from India
Across all HS 8517 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 0.3% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 0.4% across 2025.
This is an average over every product in the heading, not the rate for a specific item. Your rate depends on the product's 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when it enters the US.
Questions
Smartphones & Telecom Equipment from India to the USA: FAQs
How much smartphones & telecom equipment does the US import from India?
$24.8B in 2025 (HS 8517), which made India the 3rd largest supplier of 149 countries with 17.4% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $21.8B, up 40.5% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for smartphones & telecom equipment in the US market?
Vietnam (21.7%), China (21.2%), Thailand (12.9%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on smartphones & telecom equipment from India?
On average, the duty paid was 0.3% of the value of smartphones & telecom equipment from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (0.4% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8517: the rate for your goods depends on their 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when they enter. The importer pays it, usually through a customs broker.
Which US ports receive smartphones & telecom equipment from India?
Chicago, IL (74.7%), Los Angeles International Airport, CA (11.9%), Dallas-Fort Worth, TX (3.6%) took the most by value in 2025. About 1% arrived by sea and 99% by air.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau international trade data (general imports, and duty calculated on imports for consumption), 2021–2025 and Jan–Aug 2026.
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