India to USA trade data · HS 7219
Exporting Stainless Steel Sheet & Plate (Wide) from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $44.2M of stainless steel sheet & plate (wide) (HS 7219) from India, 4.6% of all US imports of this product, making India the 8th largest supplier of 38 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $44.2M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +0.8%
- India's rank
- 8th of 38
- Share of US imports
- 4.6%
- Average duty paid
- 46.9%
- Shipped by sea
- 98%
Five-year trend
US imports of stainless steel sheet & plate (wide) from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $35.9M, up 0.8% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with stainless steel sheet & plate (wide)
US imports of HS 7219 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 38 countries: $954M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Taiwan | $198M | 20.8% |
| 2. Belgium | $108M | 11.3% |
| 3. Indonesia | $106M | 11.1% |
| 4. Vietnam | $96.5M | 10.1% |
| 5. Sweden | $53.2M | 5.6% |
| 6. Japan | $52.5M | 5.5% |
| 7. Italy | $46.2M | 4.8% |
| 8. India | $44.2M | 4.6% |
US ports of entry
US ports for stainless steel sheet & plate (wide) from India
Top US ports for HS 7219 imports from India by value, 2025. 98% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $34.8M | 78.9% |
| New York, NY | $3.5M | 7.8% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $2.1M | 4.7% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $670K | 1.5% |
| Houston, TX | $618K | 1.4% |
| Seattle, WA | $544K | 1.2% |
US duty
Duty paid on stainless steel sheet & plate (wide) from India
Across all HS 7219 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 46.9% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 33.8% 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
Stainless Steel Sheet & Plate (Wide) from India to the USA: FAQs
How much stainless steel sheet & plate (wide) does the US import from India?
$44.2M in 2025 (HS 7219), which made India the 8th largest supplier of 38 countries with 4.6% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $35.9M, up 0.8% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for stainless steel sheet & plate (wide) in the US market?
Taiwan (20.8%), Belgium (11.3%), Indonesia (11.1%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on stainless steel sheet & plate (wide) from India?
On average, the duty paid was 46.9% of the value of stainless steel sheet & plate (wide) from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (33.8% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 7219: 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 stainless steel sheet & plate (wide) from India?
Newark, NJ (78.9%), New York, NY (7.8%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (4.7%) took the most by value in 2025. About 98% arrived by sea.
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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