India to USA trade data · HS 8311
Exporting Welding Electrodes & Rods from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $12.3M of welding electrodes & rods (HS 8311) from India, 4.5% of all US imports of this product, making India the 8th largest supplier of 44 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $12.3M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -45.3%
- India's rank
- 8th of 44
- Share of US imports
- 4.5%
- Average duty paid
- 16.2%
- Shipped by sea
- 78%
Five-year trend
US imports of welding electrodes & rods from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $4.8M, down 45.3% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with welding electrodes & rods
US imports of HS 8311 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 44 countries: $270M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Thailand | $52.2M | 19.3% |
| 2. South Korea | $25.4M | 9.4% |
| 3. Mexico | $25.2M | 9.3% |
| 4. Japan | $24.8M | 9.2% |
| 5. Canada | $23.8M | 8.8% |
| 6. China | $22.6M | 8.4% |
| 7. Vietnam | $14.9M | 5.5% |
| 8. India | $12.3M | 4.5% |
US ports of entry
US ports for welding electrodes & rods from India
Top US ports for HS 8311 imports from India by value, 2025. 78% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $4.1M | 33.2% |
| Cleveland, OH | $2.3M | 19.1% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $2M | 16.5% |
| Houston, TX | $1.2M | 9.7% |
| Savannah, GA | $938K | 7.6% |
| Charleston, SC | $457K | 3.7% |
US duty
Duty paid on welding electrodes & rods from India
Across all HS 8311 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 16.2% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 15.9% 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
Welding Electrodes & Rods from India to the USA: FAQs
How much welding electrodes & rods does the US import from India?
$12.3M in 2025 (HS 8311), which made India the 8th largest supplier of 44 countries with 4.5% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $4.8M, down 45.3% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for welding electrodes & rods in the US market?
Thailand (19.3%), South Korea (9.4%), Mexico (9.3%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on welding electrodes & rods from India?
On average, the duty paid was 16.2% of the value of welding electrodes & rods from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (15.9% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8311: 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 welding electrodes & rods from India?
Newark, NJ (33.2%), Cleveland, OH (19.1%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (16.5%) took the most by value in 2025. About 78% arrived by sea and 22% 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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