India to USA trade data · HS 8516
Exporting Water Heaters & Electric Heating Appliances from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $30.7M of water heaters & electric heating appliances (HS 8516) from India, 0.3% of all US imports of this product, making India the 24th largest supplier of 95 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $30.7M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +91.4%
- India's rank
- 24th of 95
- Share of US imports
- 0.3%
- Average duty paid
- 16.6%
- Shipped by sea
- 61%
Five-year trend
US imports of water heaters & electric heating appliances from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $37.3M, up 91.4% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with water heaters & electric heating appliances
US imports of HS 8516 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 95 countries: $11.1B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | $4.71B | 42.5% |
| 2. Mexico | $2.27B | 20.5% |
| 3. Thailand | $579M | 5.2% |
| 4. Vietnam | $514M | 4.6% |
| 5. Malaysia | $436M | 3.9% |
| 6. Philippines | $373M | 3.4% |
| 7. Indonesia | $324M | 2.9% |
| 8. South Korea | $316M | 2.9% |
| 24th. India | $30.7M | 0.3% |
US ports of entry
US ports for water heaters & electric heating appliances from India
Top US ports for HS 8516 imports from India by value, 2025. 61% came by sea, 99% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $10.6M | 34.4% |
| Savannah, GA | $3M | 9.6% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $2.8M | 9% |
| New Orleans, LA | $2.7M | 8.8% |
| Champlain-Rouses Point, NY | $2.6M | 8.5% |
| JFK International Airport, NY | $1.9M | 6.3% |
US duty
Duty paid on water heaters & electric heating appliances from India
Across all HS 8516 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 16.6% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 21.7% 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
Water Heaters & Electric Heating Appliances from India to the USA: FAQs
How much water heaters & electric heating appliances does the US import from India?
$30.7M in 2025 (HS 8516), which made India the 24th largest supplier of 95 countries with 0.3% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $37.3M, up 91.4% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for water heaters & electric heating appliances in the US market?
China (42.5%), Mexico (20.5%), Thailand (5.2%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on water heaters & electric heating appliances from India?
On average, the duty paid was 16.6% of the value of water heaters & electric heating appliances from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (21.7% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8516: 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 water heaters & electric heating appliances from India?
Newark, NJ (34.4%), Savannah, GA (9.6%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (9%) took the most by value in 2025. About 61% arrived by sea and 30% 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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