India to USA trade data · HS 8101
Exporting Tungsten from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $18.7M of tungsten (HS 8101) from India, 6.8% of all US imports of this product, making India the 6th largest supplier of 43 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $18.7M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +198.4%
- India's rank
- 6th of 43
- Share of US imports
- 6.8%
- Average duty paid
- 12%
- Shipped by sea
- 28%
Five-year trend
US imports of tungsten from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $33.1M, up 198.4% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with tungsten
US imports of HS 8101 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 43 countries: $273M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | $46.8M | 17.1% |
| 2. Germany | $42.3M | 15.5% |
| 3. Canada | $27.6M | 10.1% |
| 4. Japan | $26.3M | 9.6% |
| 5. South Korea | $21.2M | 7.8% |
| 6. India | $18.7M | 6.8% |
| 7. Israel | $17.9M | 6.6% |
| 8. Mexico | $15.5M | 5.7% |
US ports of entry
US ports for tungsten from India
Top US ports for HS 8101 imports from India by value, 2025. 28% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| JFK International Airport, NY | $9.9M | 52.7% |
| Newark, NJ | $5M | 26.7% |
| Cleveland, OH | $2.3M | 12.1% |
| Chicago, IL | $614K | 3.3% |
| New York, NY | $320K | 1.7% |
| Champlain-Rouses Point, NY | $219K | 1.2% |
US duty
Duty paid on tungsten from India
Across all HS 8101 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 12% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 18.3% 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
Tungsten from India to the USA: FAQs
How much tungsten does the US import from India?
$18.7M in 2025 (HS 8101), which made India the 6th largest supplier of 43 countries with 6.8% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $33.1M, up 198.4% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for tungsten in the US market?
China (17.1%), Germany (15.5%), Canada (10.1%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on tungsten from India?
On average, the duty paid was 12% of the value of tungsten from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (18.3% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8101: 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 tungsten from India?
JFK International Airport, NY (52.7%), Newark, NJ (26.7%), Cleveland, OH (12.1%) took the most by value in 2025. About 28% arrived by sea and 71% 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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