India to USA trade data · HS 9503
Exporting Toys from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $114M of toys (HS 9503) from India, 0.8% of all US imports of this product, making India the 8th largest supplier of 106 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $114M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +21.5%
- India's rank
- 8th of 106
- Share of US imports
- 0.8%
- Average duty paid
- 17.7%
- Shipped by sea
- 98%
Five-year trend
US imports of toys from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $72.2M, up 21.5% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with toys
US imports of HS 9503 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 106 countries: $13.8B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | $9.14B | 66.1% |
| 2. Vietnam | $1.85B | 13.4% |
| 3. Mexico | $1.22B | 8.8% |
| 4. Indonesia | $485M | 3.5% |
| 5. United Kingdom | $155M | 1.1% |
| 6. Thailand | $153M | 1.1% |
| 7. Taiwan | $133M | 1% |
| 8. India | $114M | 0.8% |
US ports of entry
US ports for toys from India
Top US ports for HS 9503 imports from India by value, 2025. 98% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $26.5M | 23.3% |
| Newark, NJ | $22.7M | 19.9% |
| Savannah, GA | $18.4M | 16.2% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $13.7M | 12% |
| Houston, TX | $10.6M | 9.3% |
| Charleston, SC | $9.9M | 8.7% |
US duty
Duty paid on toys from India
Across all HS 9503 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 17.7% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 23.7% 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
Toys from India to the USA: FAQs
How much toys does the US import from India?
$114M in 2025 (HS 9503), which made India the 8th largest supplier of 106 countries with 0.8% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $72.2M, up 21.5% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for toys in the US market?
China (66.1%), Vietnam (13.4%), Mexico (8.8%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on toys from India?
On average, the duty paid was 17.7% of the value of toys from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (23.7% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 9503: 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 toys from India?
Norfolk-Newport News, VA (23.3%), Newark, NJ (19.9%), Savannah, GA (16.2%) took the most by value in 2025. About 98% arrived by sea and 2% 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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