India to USA trade data · HS 9506
Exporting Sports Equipment from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $42.5M of sports equipment (HS 9506) from India, 0.6% of all US imports of this product, making India the 15th largest supplier of 94 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $42.5M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -12.7%
- India's rank
- 15th of 94
- Share of US imports
- 0.6%
- Average duty paid
- 20.7%
- Shipped by sea
- 81%
Five-year trend
US imports of sports equipment from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $25.9M, down 12.7% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with sports equipment
US imports of HS 9506 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 94 countries: $7.03B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | $3.44B | 48.9% |
| 2. Taiwan | $976M | 13.9% |
| 3. Vietnam | $915M | 13% |
| 4. Mexico | $257M | 3.7% |
| 5. Canada | $255M | 3.6% |
| 6. Thailand | $223M | 3.2% |
| 7. Italy | $93.8M | 1.3% |
| 8. South Korea | $77.9M | 1.1% |
| 15th. India | $42.5M | 0.6% |
US ports of entry
US ports for sports equipment from India
Top US ports for HS 9506 imports from India by value, 2025. 81% came by sea, 98% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $9.8M | 23.1% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $5.6M | 13.1% |
| Houston, TX | $4.7M | 11.1% |
| New York, NY | $4.2M | 9.9% |
| Savannah, GA | $4.1M | 9.6% |
| Cleveland, OH | $3.9M | 9.1% |
US duty
Duty paid on sports equipment from India
Across all HS 9506 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 20.7% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 20.1% 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
Sports Equipment from India to the USA: FAQs
How much sports equipment does the US import from India?
$42.5M in 2025 (HS 9506), which made India the 15th largest supplier of 94 countries with 0.6% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $25.9M, down 12.7% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for sports equipment in the US market?
China (48.9%), Taiwan (13.9%), Vietnam (13%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on sports equipment from India?
On average, the duty paid was 20.7% of the value of sports equipment from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (20.1% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 9506: 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 sports equipment from India?
Newark, NJ (23.1%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (13.1%), Houston, TX (11.1%) took the most by value in 2025. About 81% arrived by sea and 16% 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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