India to USA trade data · HS 7312
Exporting Steel Wire Rope & Cables from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $31.3M of steel wire rope & cables (HS 7312) from India, 3.6% of all US imports of this product, making India the 10th largest supplier of 68 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $31.3M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -4.4%
- India's rank
- 10th of 68
- Share of US imports
- 3.6%
- Average duty paid
- 47.3%
- Shipped by sea
- 90%
Five-year trend
US imports of steel wire rope & cables from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $19.5M, down 4.4% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with steel wire rope & cables
US imports of HS 7312 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 68 countries: $880M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Vietnam | $172M | 19.5% |
| 2. China | $112M | 12.8% |
| 3. South Korea | $64.4M | 7.3% |
| 4. Thailand | $61.7M | 7% |
| 5. Mexico | $54.1M | 6.2% |
| 6. Romania | $47.4M | 5.4% |
| 7. Canada | $46.6M | 5.3% |
| 8. Indonesia | $37.1M | 4.2% |
| 10th. India | $31.3M | 3.6% |
US ports of entry
US ports for steel wire rope & cables from India
Top US ports for HS 7312 imports from India by value, 2025. 90% came by sea, 98% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $9.6M | 30.6% |
| Newark, NJ | $6.4M | 20.5% |
| New York, NY | $2.4M | 7.8% |
| Port Everglades, FL | $2.3M | 7.2% |
| Savannah, GA | $1.6M | 5.3% |
| Baltimore, MD | $1.5M | 4.8% |
US duty
Duty paid on steel wire rope & cables from India
Across all HS 7312 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 47.3% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 32.2% 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 Wire Rope & Cables from India to the USA: FAQs
How much steel wire rope & cables does the US import from India?
$31.3M in 2025 (HS 7312), which made India the 10th largest supplier of 68 countries with 3.6% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $19.5M, down 4.4% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for steel wire rope & cables in the US market?
Vietnam (19.5%), China (12.8%), South Korea (7.3%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on steel wire rope & cables from India?
On average, the duty paid was 47.3% of the value of steel wire rope & cables from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (32.2% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 7312: 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 wire rope & cables from India?
Houston, TX (30.6%), Newark, NJ (20.5%), New York, NY (7.8%) took the most by value in 2025. About 90% 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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