India to USA trade data · HS 8709
Exporting Works Trucks from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $16.2M of works trucks (HS 8709) from India, 3.2% of all US imports of this product, making India the 9th largest supplier of 46 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $16.2M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -31.1%
- India's rank
- 9th of 46
- Share of US imports
- 3.2%
- Average duty paid
- 20.4%
- Shipped by sea
- 98%
Five-year trend
US imports of works trucks from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $8.3M, down 31.1% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with works trucks
US imports of HS 8709 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 46 countries: $505M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mexico | $141M | 27.8% |
| 2. Canada | $67.1M | 13.3% |
| 3. Germany | $51M | 10.1% |
| 4. Thailand | $34.8M | 6.9% |
| 5. France | $33.8M | 6.7% |
| 6. China | $33.5M | 6.6% |
| 7. Taiwan | $31.1M | 6.2% |
| 8. Japan | $28.8M | 5.7% |
| 9th. India | $16.2M | 3.2% |
US ports of entry
US ports for works trucks from India
Top US ports for HS 8709 imports from India by value, 2025. 98% came by sea, 92% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $4.3M | 26.8% |
| Newark, NJ | $3.5M | 21.5% |
| Charleston, SC | $2.7M | 16.4% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $2.5M | 15.4% |
| Savannah, GA | $1.7M | 10.5% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $1.1M | 6.8% |
US duty
Duty paid on works trucks from India
Across all HS 8709 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 20.4% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 14.8% 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
Works Trucks from India to the USA: FAQs
How much works trucks does the US import from India?
$16.2M in 2025 (HS 8709), which made India the 9th largest supplier of 46 countries with 3.2% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $8.3M, down 31.1% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for works trucks in the US market?
Mexico (27.8%), Canada (13.3%), Germany (10.1%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on works trucks from India?
On average, the duty paid was 20.4% of the value of works trucks from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (14.8% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8709: 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 works trucks from India?
Houston, TX (26.8%), Newark, NJ (21.5%), Charleston, SC (16.4%) took the most by value in 2025. About 98% arrived by sea.
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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