India to USA trade data · HS 8541
Exporting Solar Cells & Semiconductors from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $803M of solar cells & semiconductors (HS 8541) from India, 5.5% of all US imports of this product, making India the 7th largest supplier of 95 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $803M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -96.7%
- India's rank
- 7th of 95
- Share of US imports
- 5.5%
- Average duty paid
- 6.1%
- Shipped by sea
- 98%
Five-year trend
US imports of solar cells & semiconductors from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $23.3M, down 96.7% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with solar cells & semiconductors
US imports of HS 8541 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 95 countries: $14.7B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Indonesia | $3.06B | 20.8% |
| 2. Laos | $1.6B | 10.9% |
| 3. Malaysia | $1.39B | 9.5% |
| 4. Japan | $1.17B | 7.9% |
| 5. Vietnam | $1.1B | 7.5% |
| 6. Thailand | $821M | 5.6% |
| 7. India | $803M | 5.5% |
| 8. Taiwan | $671M | 4.6% |
US ports of entry
US ports for solar cells & semiconductors from India
Top US ports for HS 8541 imports from India by value, 2025. 98% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | $474M | 59.1% |
| Houston, TX | $111M | 13.8% |
| Newark, NJ | $58M | 7.2% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $57.2M | 7.1% |
| Port Everglades, FL | $49.1M | 6.1% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $21.4M | 2.7% |
US duty
Duty paid on solar cells & semiconductors from India
Across all HS 8541 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 6.1% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 12.2% 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
Solar Cells & Semiconductors from India to the USA: FAQs
How much solar cells & semiconductors does the US import from India?
$803M in 2025 (HS 8541), which made India the 7th largest supplier of 95 countries with 5.5% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $23.3M, down 96.7% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for solar cells & semiconductors in the US market?
Indonesia (20.8%), Laos (10.9%), Malaysia (9.5%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on solar cells & semiconductors from India?
On average, the duty paid was 6.1% of the value of solar cells & semiconductors from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (12.2% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8541: 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 solar cells & semiconductors from India?
Charleston, SC (59.1%), Houston, TX (13.8%), Newark, NJ (7.2%) took the most by value in 2025. About 98% arrived by sea and 2% 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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