India to USA trade data · HS 8512
Exporting Vehicle Lighting & Wipers from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $17.8M of vehicle lighting & wipers (HS 8512) from India, 0.3% of all US imports of this product, making India the 26th largest supplier of 77 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $17.8M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +51.7%
- India's rank
- 26th of 77
- Share of US imports
- 0.3%
- Average duty paid
- 19%
- Shipped by sea
- 89%
Five-year trend
US imports of vehicle lighting & wipers from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $18.4M, up 51.7% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with vehicle lighting & wipers
US imports of HS 8512 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 77 countries: $6.38B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mexico | $2.71B | 42.5% |
| 2. Taiwan | $803M | 12.6% |
| 3. South Korea | $661M | 10.4% |
| 4. China | $428M | 6.7% |
| 5. Japan | $382M | 6% |
| 6. Canada | $260M | 4.1% |
| 7. Vietnam | $202M | 3.2% |
| 8. Germany | $154M | 2.4% |
| 26th. India | $17.8M | 0.3% |
US ports of entry
US ports for vehicle lighting & wipers from India
Top US ports for HS 8512 imports from India by value, 2025. 89% came by sea, 98% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $8.5M | 47.7% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $2.8M | 15.7% |
| Savannah, GA | $1.7M | 9.8% |
| New York, NY | $995K | 5.6% |
| Miami, FL | $551K | 3.1% |
| Chicago, IL | $502K | 2.8% |
US duty
Duty paid on vehicle lighting & wipers from India
Across all HS 8512 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 19% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 18.6% 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
Vehicle Lighting & Wipers from India to the USA: FAQs
How much vehicle lighting & wipers does the US import from India?
$17.8M in 2025 (HS 8512), which made India the 26th largest supplier of 77 countries with 0.3% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $18.4M, up 51.7% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for vehicle lighting & wipers in the US market?
Mexico (42.5%), Taiwan (12.6%), South Korea (10.4%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on vehicle lighting & wipers from India?
On average, the duty paid was 19% of the value of vehicle lighting & wipers from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (18.6% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8512: 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 vehicle lighting & wipers from India?
Newark, NJ (47.7%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (15.7%), Savannah, GA (9.8%) took the most by value in 2025. About 89% arrived by sea and 10% 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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