India to USA trade data · HS 8538
Exporting Switchgear Parts from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $311M of switchgear parts (HS 8538) from India, 6.8% of all US imports of this product, making India the 3rd largest supplier of 103 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $311M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +30.6%
- India's rank
- 3rd of 103
- Share of US imports
- 6.8%
- Average duty paid
- 19.8%
- Shipped by sea
- 72%
Five-year trend
US imports of switchgear parts from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $266M, up 30.6% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with switchgear parts
US imports of HS 8538 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 103 countries: $4.57B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mexico | $1.5B | 32.9% |
| 2. China | $493M | 10.8% |
| 3. India | $311M | 6.8% |
| 4. Germany | $300M | 6.6% |
| 5. Malaysia | $280M | 6.1% |
| 6. Canada | $226M | 4.9% |
| 7. Italy | $225M | 4.9% |
| 8. Japan | $198M | 4.3% |
US ports of entry
US ports for switchgear parts from India
Top US ports for HS 8538 imports from India by value, 2025. 72% came by sea, 97% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $93.7M | 30.1% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $50.1M | 16.1% |
| Charleston, SC | $26M | 8.4% |
| Cleveland, OH | $23.3M | 7.5% |
| Savannah, GA | $22.6M | 7.3% |
| New Orleans, LA | $18.8M | 6% |
US duty
Duty paid on switchgear parts from India
Across all HS 8538 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 19.8% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 22.2% 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
Switchgear Parts from India to the USA: FAQs
How much switchgear parts does the US import from India?
$311M in 2025 (HS 8538), which made India the 3rd largest supplier of 103 countries with 6.8% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $266M, up 30.6% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for switchgear parts in the US market?
Mexico (32.9%), China (10.8%), Germany (6.6%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on switchgear parts from India?
On average, the duty paid was 19.8% of the value of switchgear parts from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (22.2% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8538: 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 switchgear parts from India?
Newark, NJ (30.1%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (16.1%), Charleston, SC (8.4%) took the most by value in 2025. About 72% arrived by sea and 28% 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.
More from chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles
Exporting switchgear parts to the USA?
Tell us the product, the Indian port and the US destination. A named Atmavaan specialist replies with a rate and the best sailing.
Vessel Schedules from Leading Global Shipping Lines
Instant vessel schedules from trusted global shipping liners.
Chat