India to USA trade data · HS 8716
Exporting Trailers from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $75M of trailers (HS 8716) from India, 1.5% of all US imports of this product, making India the 7th largest supplier of 70 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $75M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -35%
- India's rank
- 7th of 70
- Share of US imports
- 1.5%
- Average duty paid
- 25.6%
- Shipped by sea
- 92%
Five-year trend
US imports of trailers from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $37.9M, down 35% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with trailers
US imports of HS 8716 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 70 countries: $5.07B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mexico | $2.45B | 48.4% |
| 2. Canada | $892M | 17.6% |
| 3. China | $770M | 15.2% |
| 4. Vietnam | $228M | 4.5% |
| 5. Thailand | $96.4M | 1.9% |
| 6. Taiwan | $86.9M | 1.7% |
| 7. India | $75M | 1.5% |
| 8. Germany | $68.9M | 1.4% |
US ports of entry
US ports for trailers from India
Top US ports for HS 8716 imports from India by value, 2025. 92% came by sea, 97% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $15.6M | 20.8% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $14.4M | 19.2% |
| Houston, TX | $12.9M | 17.2% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $9.1M | 12.1% |
| Savannah, GA | $8.4M | 11.1% |
| Laredo, TX | $3.9M | 5.2% |
US duty
Duty paid on trailers from India
Across all HS 8716 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 25.6% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 15.7% 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
Trailers from India to the USA: FAQs
How much trailers does the US import from India?
$75M in 2025 (HS 8716), which made India the 7th largest supplier of 70 countries with 1.5% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $37.9M, down 35% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for trailers in the US market?
Mexico (48.4%), Canada (17.6%), China (15.2%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on trailers from India?
On average, the duty paid was 25.6% of the value of trailers from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (15.7% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8716: 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 trailers from India?
Newark, NJ (20.8%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (19.2%), Houston, TX (17.2%) took the most by value in 2025. About 92% 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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