Importing from India to the USA

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India is one of the fastest-growing major economies and a critical sourcing destination for US importers. The India-USA trade lane carries textiles, pharmaceuticals, automotive parts, chemicals, food products, and IT hardware. American Global Freights provides comprehensive import logistics from India, leveraging our WCA network partners for origin-side services and our US-based customs brokers for smooth clearance.

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Last reviewed: October 2026

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AGF brings the same high-touch service to India imports that we're known for on our China lane. Our WCA partners in India handle factory pickups, container stuffing, and export documentation, while our US team manages customs clearance, drayage, and final delivery. With one company coordinating every leg, this approach cuts the handoff delays that plague multi-vendor supply chains.

Key Ports & Airports

Origin (India)

Nhava Sheva (Mumbai)
Mundra
Chennai
Kolkata
Delhi (IGI Airport)

Destination (USA)

Los Angeles / Long Beach
New York / New Jersey
Savannah
Houston

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does ocean freight from India to the USA take?

Ocean transit from Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) to the US West Coast takes approximately 25-30 days. The East Coast figure depends entirely on routing: 20-25 days is the Suez number, while services routing around the Cape of Good Hope add roughly 10-15 days on top. Carriers choose between Suez and the Cape service by service rather than network-wide, so the honest answer is to confirm which routing your specific booking takes. Air freight from major Indian airports reaches the US in 2-4 days.

What customs requirements apply to Indian imports?

Indian goods entering the US require standard customs documentation plus any product-specific requirements. Textiles require proper fiber content labeling, pharmaceuticals need FDA compliance, and food products require FSVP documentation. Our customs brokers handle all of these requirements.

Can you handle textile and garment imports from India?

Yes, we have extensive experience with Indian textile imports including proper classification, labeling requirements, and country of origin documentation.

What tariffs apply to imports from India?

Indian goods pay the normal (MFN) duty for their HS line plus any additional US tariff in force for India on the date of entry — a layer that has changed several times since 2025. Section 232 tariffs apply to certain goods from every origin (steel and aluminum content, autos and parts, upholstered furniture and cabinets), and a few products carry antidumping duties. We confirm the current total for your exact HS code at quoting.

Popular Commodities on This Lane

In-depth guides to what our clients ship between India and USA — container planning, duties, and compliance per commodity.

Textiles & Home Textiles Furniture & Handicrafts Granite & Stone Auto & Engineering Parts

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Destination (USA)

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