India to USA trade data · HS 7310
Exporting Steel Tanks, Drums & Containers from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $10.1M of steel tanks, drums & containers (HS 7310) from India, 2.5% of all US imports of this product, making India the 9th largest supplier of 62 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $10.1M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -27%
- India's rank
- 9th of 62
- Share of US imports
- 2.5%
- Average duty paid
- 48.6%
- Shipped by sea
- 96%
Five-year trend
US imports of steel tanks, drums & containers from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $5.2M, down 27% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with steel tanks, drums & containers
US imports of HS 7310 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 62 countries: $399M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mexico | $86M | 21.6% |
| 2. China | $79.6M | 20% |
| 3. Italy | $45.3M | 11.4% |
| 4. Canada | $32.4M | 8.1% |
| 5. Germany | $28.9M | 7.2% |
| 6. Taiwan | $19.4M | 4.9% |
| 7. Spain | $12.8M | 3.2% |
| 8. Vietnam | $10.6M | 2.7% |
| 9th. India | $10.1M | 2.5% |
US ports of entry
US ports for steel tanks, drums & containers from India
Top US ports for HS 7310 imports from India by value, 2025. 96% came by sea, 99% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $4.1M | 40.2% |
| Savannah, GA | $1.5M | 14.6% |
| Newark, NJ | $1.2M | 12.2% |
| Charleston, SC | $1.2M | 11.4% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $785K | 7.7% |
| New York, NY | $634K | 6.3% |
US duty
Duty paid on steel tanks, drums & containers from India
Across all HS 7310 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 48.6% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 30.9% 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 Tanks, Drums & Containers from India to the USA: FAQs
How much steel tanks, drums & containers does the US import from India?
$10.1M in 2025 (HS 7310), which made India the 9th largest supplier of 62 countries with 2.5% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $5.2M, down 27% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for steel tanks, drums & containers in the US market?
Mexico (21.6%), China (20%), Italy (11.4%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on steel tanks, drums & containers from India?
On average, the duty paid was 48.6% of the value of steel tanks, drums & containers from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (30.9% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 7310: 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 tanks, drums & containers from India?
Los Angeles, CA (40.2%), Savannah, GA (14.6%), Newark, NJ (12.2%) took the most by value in 2025. About 96% arrived by sea and 4% 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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