India to USA trade data · HS 5911
Exporting Technical Textiles from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $15.8M of technical textiles (HS 5911) from India, 1.7% of all US imports of this product, making India the 11th largest supplier of 69 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $15.8M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -29.3%
- India's rank
- 11th of 69
- Share of US imports
- 1.7%
- Average duty paid
- 19.9%
- Shipped by sea
- 85%
Five-year trend
US imports of technical textiles from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $8.2M, down 29.3% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with technical textiles
US imports of HS 5911 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 69 countries: $950M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mexico | $398M | 41.9% |
| 2. Canada | $123M | 12.9% |
| 3. Germany | $66M | 7% |
| 4. China | $61.7M | 6.5% |
| 5. Israel | $35.1M | 3.7% |
| 6. Italy | $23.6M | 2.5% |
| 7. France | $20.3M | 2.1% |
| 8. United Kingdom | $19.4M | 2% |
| 11th. India | $15.8M | 1.7% |
US ports of entry
US ports for technical textiles from India
Top US ports for HS 5911 imports from India by value, 2025. 85% came by sea, 97% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $7.4M | 47.1% |
| Savannah, GA | $2.6M | 16.3% |
| New York, NY | $1.1M | 7.1% |
| Houston, TX | $1.1M | 6.8% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $739K | 4.7% |
| Chicago, IL | $512K | 3.2% |
US duty
Duty paid on technical textiles from India
Across all HS 5911 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 19.9% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 19.7% 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
Technical Textiles from India to the USA: FAQs
How much technical textiles does the US import from India?
$15.8M in 2025 (HS 5911), which made India the 11th largest supplier of 69 countries with 1.7% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $8.2M, down 29.3% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for technical textiles in the US market?
Mexico (41.9%), Canada (12.9%), Germany (7%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on technical textiles from India?
On average, the duty paid was 19.9% of the value of technical textiles from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (19.7% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 5911: 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 technical textiles from India?
Newark, NJ (47.1%), Savannah, GA (16.3%), New York, NY (7.1%) took the most by value in 2025. About 85% arrived by sea and 9% 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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