India to USA trade data · HS 8515
Exporting Welding Machines from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $17.9M of welding machines (HS 8515) from India, 1% of all US imports of this product, making India the 13th largest supplier of 68 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $17.9M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -34.1%
- India's rank
- 13th of 68
- Share of US imports
- 1%
- Average duty paid
- 19.3%
- Shipped by sea
- 63%
Five-year trend
US imports of welding machines from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $8.7M, down 34.1% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with welding machines
US imports of HS 8515 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 68 countries: $1.76B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Japan | $325M | 18.5% |
| 2. Germany | $289M | 16.4% |
| 3. Canada | $238M | 13.6% |
| 4. China | $156M | 8.9% |
| 5. South Korea | $132M | 7.5% |
| 6. Mexico | $104M | 5.9% |
| 7. Switzerland | $98.1M | 5.6% |
| 8. Italy | $79.7M | 4.5% |
| 13th. India | $17.9M | 1% |
US ports of entry
US ports for welding machines from India
Top US ports for HS 8515 imports from India by value, 2025. 63% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $3.3M | 18.4% |
| Houston, TX | $2.8M | 15.6% |
| Chicago, IL | $2.4M | 13.2% |
| Savannah, GA | $1.9M | 10.8% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $1.1M | 6% |
| Cleveland, OH | $912K | 5.1% |
US duty
Duty paid on welding machines from India
Across all HS 8515 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 19.3% 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
Welding Machines from India to the USA: FAQs
How much welding machines does the US import from India?
$17.9M in 2025 (HS 8515), which made India the 13th largest supplier of 68 countries with 1% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $8.7M, down 34.1% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for welding machines in the US market?
Japan (18.5%), Germany (16.4%), Canada (13.6%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on welding machines from India?
On average, the duty paid was 19.3% of the value of welding machines from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (18.3% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8515: 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 machines from India?
Newark, NJ (18.4%), Houston, TX (15.6%), Chicago, IL (13.2%) took the most by value in 2025. About 63% arrived by sea and 35% 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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