India to USA trade data · HS 7315
Exporting Steel Chain from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $18.2M of steel chain (HS 7315) from India, 3% of all US imports of this product, making India the 7th largest supplier of 52 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $18.2M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -14%
- India's rank
- 7th of 52
- Share of US imports
- 3%
- Average duty paid
- 46.6%
- Shipped by sea
- 97%
Five-year trend
US imports of steel chain from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $10.7M, down 14% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with steel chain
US imports of HS 7315 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 52 countries: $600M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | $182M | 30.3% |
| 2. Germany | $96.2M | 16% |
| 3. Japan | $95.2M | 15.9% |
| 4. Taiwan | $36M | 6% |
| 5. Mexico | $25.1M | 4.2% |
| 6. Italy | $21.8M | 3.6% |
| 7. India | $18.2M | 3% |
| 8. Austria | $15.8M | 2.6% |
US ports of entry
US ports for steel chain from India
Top US ports for HS 7315 imports from India by value, 2025. 97% came by sea, 98% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $7.8M | 43.1% |
| Charleston, SC | $5.1M | 27.9% |
| Savannah, GA | $1.5M | 8.1% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $1.2M | 6.4% |
| Houston, TX | $650K | 3.6% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $551K | 3% |
US duty
Duty paid on steel chain from India
Across all HS 7315 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 46.6% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 33.4% 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
Steel Chain from India to the USA: FAQs
How much steel chain does the US import from India?
$18.2M in 2025 (HS 7315), which made India the 7th largest supplier of 52 countries with 3% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $10.7M, down 14% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for steel chain in the US market?
China (30.3%), Germany (16%), Japan (15.9%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on steel chain from India?
On average, the duty paid was 46.6% of the value of steel chain from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (33.4% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 7315: 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 steel chain from India?
Newark, NJ (43.1%), Charleston, SC (27.9%), Savannah, GA (8.1%) took the most by value in 2025. About 97% arrived by sea and 1% 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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