India to USA trade data · HS 8481
Exporting Valves & Taps from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $752M of valves & taps (HS 8481) from India, 4.2% of all US imports of this product, making India the 8th largest supplier of 125 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $752M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -5%
- India's rank
- 8th of 125
- Share of US imports
- 4.2%
- Average duty paid
- 19.8%
- Shipped by sea
- 78%
Five-year trend
US imports of valves & taps from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $506M, down 5% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with valves & taps
US imports of HS 8481 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 125 countries: $18.1B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mexico | $3.63B | 20% |
| 2. China | $3.04B | 16.8% |
| 3. Germany | $1.46B | 8.1% |
| 4. Japan | $1.3B | 7.2% |
| 5. Italy | $1.18B | 6.5% |
| 6. Taiwan | $913M | 5% |
| 7. Vietnam | $777M | 4.3% |
| 8. India | $752M | 4.2% |
US ports of entry
US ports for valves & taps from India
Top US ports for HS 8481 imports from India by value, 2025. 78% came by sea, 94% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $295M | 39.2% |
| Newark, NJ | $115M | 15.2% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $41.5M | 5.5% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $36.5M | 4.9% |
| Houston Intercontinental Airport, TX | $31.1M | 4.1% |
| Savannah, GA | $28.6M | 3.8% |
US duty
Duty paid on valves & taps from India
Across all HS 8481 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 19.8% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 20.1% 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
Valves & Taps from India to the USA: FAQs
How much valves & taps does the US import from India?
$752M in 2025 (HS 8481), which made India the 8th largest supplier of 125 countries with 4.2% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $506M, down 5% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for valves & taps in the US market?
Mexico (20%), China (16.8%), Germany (8.1%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on valves & taps from India?
On average, the duty paid was 19.8% of the value of valves & taps from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (20.1% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8481: 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 valves & taps from India?
Houston, TX (39.2%), Newark, NJ (15.2%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (5.5%) took the most by value in 2025. About 78% arrived by sea and 20% 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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