India to USA trade data · HS 7308
Exporting Steel Structures from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $428M of steel structures (HS 7308) from India, 6% of all US imports of this product, making India the 6th largest supplier of 91 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $428M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -54.3%
- India's rank
- 6th of 91
- Share of US imports
- 6%
- Average duty paid
- 48.5%
- Shipped by sea
- 98%
Five-year trend
US imports of steel structures from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $157M, down 54.3% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with steel structures
US imports of HS 7308 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 91 countries: $7.15B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mexico | $1.57B | 22% |
| 2. Canada | $971M | 13.6% |
| 3. Denmark | $674M | 9.4% |
| 4. China | $659M | 9.2% |
| 5. Germany | $498M | 7% |
| 6. India | $428M | 6% |
| 7. Belgium | $296M | 4.1% |
| 8. Netherlands | $284M | 4% |
US ports of entry
US ports for steel structures from India
Top US ports for HS 7308 imports from India by value, 2025. 98% came by sea, 90% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $112M | 26.3% |
| Newark, NJ | $66.4M | 15.5% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $41.4M | 9.7% |
| Savannah, GA | $38M | 8.9% |
| Seattle, WA | $33.4M | 7.8% |
| Charleston, SC | $27.1M | 6.3% |
US duty
Duty paid on steel structures from India
Across all HS 7308 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 48.5% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 25.6% 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 Structures from India to the USA: FAQs
How much steel structures does the US import from India?
$428M in 2025 (HS 7308), which made India the 6th largest supplier of 91 countries with 6% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $157M, down 54.3% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for steel structures in the US market?
Mexico (22%), Canada (13.6%), Denmark (9.4%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on steel structures from India?
On average, the duty paid was 48.5% of the value of steel structures from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (25.6% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 7308: 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 structures from India?
Houston, TX (26.3%), Newark, NJ (15.5%), Los Angeles, CA (9.7%) took the most by value in 2025. About 98% 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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