The United States market for Indian silver & fashion jewellery
Children's jewellery has strict lead limits under CPSIA; California law covers lead/cadmium in jewellery (ASSUMPTION). US duty on Indian goods as of 22 Oct 2026 (per our compliance research, secondary legal analysis): MFN rate plus a 10% Section 301 tariff in force since 24 Jul 2026; Section 232 goods (steel, aluminium, copper, autos/parts) pay the 232 rate instead. Re-verify before quoting landed cost.
Indian community in United States (Ministry of External Affairs estimate): 6,079,221 overseas Indians (PIO 3,767,737 + NRI 2,311,484) — largest PIO population worldwide.
Silver & Fashion Jewellery specification for United States orders
| Parameter | Typical export value |
|---|---|
| Silver fineness | 925 sterling (92.5% Ag), stamped; rhodium or oxidised finish (typical) |
| Stones | Natural semi-precious (amethyst, garnet, moonstone, turquoise etc.), CZ, lab-grown (typical) |
| Fashion base metals | Brass, copper, zinc alloy; nickel-free and lead-safe on request (typical) |
| Plating | Gold, rose gold, rhodium, antique; 0.5-2.5 µm (typical) |
| EU limits | Nickel release ≤ 0.5 µg/cm²/week (prolonged skin contact); Pb ≤ 0.05%; Cd ≤ 0.01% (REACH, typical buyer spec) |
Final values are agreed per contract, then confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Shipping silver & fashion jewellery to United States
Typical sea transit Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) → New York / New Jersey: 24-30 via Suez; 32-40 via Cape days. India-USEC services route via Suez/Med when open; FDA prior notice >=8h before arrival by sea
Container loading (estimate): 20' Not applicable - air/courier shipments, 40' HC Not applicable.
Quoted on FCA, CIP, DAP, DDP; CIF New York / New Jersey is the common choice for first orders.
Where buyers are in United States
| City | Port / airport | Buyer sectors |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | Port of New York and New Jersey (Newark/Elizabeth, Staten Island, Red Hook) · John F. Kenn | Indian diaspora grocery & spice distributors, gems & jewellery traders, apparel/home-textile importers |
| Los Angeles | Port of Los Angeles / Port of Long Beach (San Pedro Bay) - largest US container gateway · | apparel & home-textile importers (LA Fashion District), gems & jewellery, e-commerce 3PLs |
| Chicago | inland; rail from LA/Long Beach, NY/NJ, Savannah; Great Lakes port (Illinois International | Indian diaspora grocery distributors (Devon Ave), food & commodity traders, engineering/machinery & auto-component buyers |
| Houston | Port Houston (Bayport & Barbours Cut container terminals) · George Bush Intercontinental ( | Indian diaspora grocery & restaurants, oilfield & engineering goods buyers (pipes, valves |
| Dallas | Houston, inland (also rail from LA/Long Beach via DFW intermodal) · Dallas/Fort Worth Inte | apparel & home-textile wholesale (Dallas Market Center), Indian diaspora grocers (large Telugu/Gujarati community), IT services |
| Seattle | Northwest Seaport Alliance (Seattle & Tacoma) · Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) | e-commerce sellers/3PLs, aerospace & engineering-component buyers, Indian diaspora grocers (Bellevue/Redmond/Kent) |
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from India to United States take?
Typically 24-30 via Suez; 32-40 via Cape days port-to-port from Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) to New York / New Jersey, plus 5–10 days for stuffing, export clearance and destination clearance (estimates).
Does United States have a trade agreement with India?
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] A preferential certificate of origin is needed to claim any reduced duty.
Which HS code applies to silver & fashion jewellery from India?
Usually HS 711311. United States applies its own national tariff extension to the 6-digit code; confirm the full line with your broker.
Is your silver 925 sterling?
Yes. 92.5% silver, stamped 925, with XRF assay reports per lot.
Is fashion jewellery nickel-free?
On request. EU-bound fashion jewellery is made with nickel-safe plating and tested for nickel release, lead and cadmium.
Do I need hallmarking in the UK?
Silver articles over 7.78 g must carry a UK hallmark before sale. Your UK assay office can hallmark imported pieces.
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