Trade snapshot
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Top Indian exports to United States
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Electrical & electronic equipment | 25.77 |
| Pharmaceuticals | 9.74 |
| Machinery | 7.2 |
| Gems & jewellery | 6.83 |
| Mineral fuels | 4.03 |
| Articles of iron/steel | 3.16 |
| Made-up textiles/home textiles | 2.78 |
| Organic chemicals | 2.72 |
HS-chapter level, UN Comtrade calendar-year data.
What India imports from United States
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Mineral fuels/crude & LNG | 15.39 |
| Machinery | 7.25 |
| Gems/precious metals | 2.98 |
| Optical/medical instruments | 2.51 |
| Electrical equipment | 2.41 |
| Organic chemicals & plastics (1.71 each) | — |
Regulators and import rules in United States
Key bodies: CBP (customs entry, ISF 10+2, IOR); FDA (food facility registration, prior notice, FSVP, drugs/devices/cosmetics); USDA APHIS (plant/animal), FSIS (meat); CPSC (consumer products); EPA/TSCA (chemicals); FCC (electronics); FTC/textile labelling; Lacey Act (wood).
General import documentation
| Requirement | Regulator | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Tariff on Indian goods (as of 22 Oct 2026) | CBP / USTR | MFN + 10% Section 301 (91 FR 47318); Section 232 rate where applicable; AD/CVD |
General guidance; confirm with your customs broker.
Shipping from India to United States
Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) → New York / New Jersey: 24-30 via Suez; 32-40 via Cape days typical. India-USEC services route via Suez/Med when open; FDA prior notice >=8h before arrival by sea
Main ports and entry points: Port of New York & New Jersey (Newark/Elizabeth); Los Angeles/Long Beach; Houston; Savannah; Norfolk; Charleston; Seattle-Tacoma; Oakland; Miami. Air: JFK, ORD, LAX, EWR
Indian community
6,079,221 overseas Indians (PIO 3,767,737 + NRI 2,311,484) — largest PIO population worldwide [S6]
Cities in United States
Products we supply to United States
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Frequently asked questions
How much does India export to United States?
US$86.51 bn in FY2024-25 (DGCI&S quick estimates), led by electrical & electronic equipment, pharmaceuticals, machinery.
Does India have a free trade agreement with United States?
No FTA; BTA under negotiation (talks 1–4 Jun 2026) [S7]. Tariff on Indian goods as of 22 Oct 2026: MFN + 10% Section 301 (from 24 Jul 2026), or the Section 232 rate for steel/aluminium/autos/copper; IEEPA tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court 20 Feb 2026 — verify weekly [06 §C.3]
How long is shipping from India to United States?
Typically 24–30 d NY/NJ via Suez, 32–40 d via Cape; Houston 30–38 / 38–45 d; LA/Long Beach 26–34 d (Pacific routing) [06 §F.2] — ASSUMPTION (consultant judgement; no carrier schedule fetchable) days at sea (estimate), depending on port pair and routing.
Which authorities regulate imports in United States?
CBP (customs entry, ISF 10+2, IOR); FDA (food facility registration, prior notice, FSVP, drugs/devices/cosmetics); USDA APHIS (plant/animal), FSIS (meat); CPSC (consumer products); EPA/TSCA (chemicals).
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