India Imports from United States (2024)

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What does India import from United States? ›

In 2022, United States exported $48.5B to India. The main products exported from United States to India were Crude Petroleum ($10.8B), Coal Briquettes ($6.08B), and Diamonds ($5.07B).

India top imports include crude oil, coal, diamonds, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, rubber, plastics, electronics, and machinery, which account for 82% of all goods imports. China is still India's major import partner, followed by the US, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and others.

You can bring a Laptop, Personal Computer, Air Conditioner, Video Cassette player, Microwave Oven, Music System, Electrical Cooking Range, and some other items. The limit of duty-free items is Rs. 60,000 if your stay is from 3-6 months, Rs.

United States-India In 2022, United States exported $48.5B to India. The main products that United States exported to India are Crude Petroleum ($10.8B), Coal Briquettes ($6.08B), and Diamonds ($5.07B).

Crude petroleum was the most imported commodity into India, at about 20 percent in fiscal year 2022.

Imports The top imports of India are Crude Petroleum ($170B), Coal Briquettes ($58.7B), Gold ($35.8B), Petroleum Gas ($32B), and Diamonds ($26.1B), importing mostly from China ($110B), United Arab Emirates ($51B), United States ($48.5B), Saudi Arabia ($46.2B), and Russia ($40.4B).

The two largest goods traded by India are mineral fuels (refined / unrefined) and gold (finished gold ware / gold metal). In the year 2013–14, mineral fuels (HS code 27) were the largest traded item with 181.383 billion US$ worth imports and 64.685 billion US$ worth re-exports after refining.

Indian Customs' Rules For Mobile Phones

50,000 and hence, are allowed under duty free allowance. However, you can carry 2 mobile phones with you as well. Note: The rules of Indian Customs Baggage state that items that are not restricted and prohibited, can only be brought for bona fide personal use.

There's no limit, however, to how much foreign currency you can bring into India. Although, you will have to declare it if the amount exceeds US$5,000 in notes and coins, or US$10,000 in notes, coins, and traveller's cheques².

What items are duty free from USA to India? ›

⦁ Clothing and other personal effects. ⦁ Furniture and linens used in your household. ⦁ Jewelry worth up to Rs 50,000 (men) or Rs 1 lakh (women). You can also import foodstuff duty-free up to Rs 50,000 under your Indian Customs Duty Free Allowance.

India's trade surplus with the US - its largest trading partner - was $19.59 billion in the April-October period, show data from the commerce and industry ministry.

Rice is the largest exported agricultural product from India and contributed to more than 19% of the total agriculture export during the year 2021-22. Sugar, spices and buffalo meat are among the largest exported products with the contribution of 9%, 8% and 7% to 2021-22 agriculture exports, respectively.

India's trade surplus with the US - its largest trading partner - was $19.59 billion in the April-October period, show data from the commerce and industry ministry.

United Kingdom-India In 2022, United Kingdom exported $6.3B to India. The main products that United Kingdom exported to India are Scrap Iron ($639M), Scrap Aluminium ($382M), and Crude Petroleum ($379M).

Vegetable oil, Pulses, fresh and dry fruits account for 72.1% of Agriculture imports of India in CY2023.

United States: The United States is India's largest trading partner, with a total trade volume of over $71.39 billion in 2023. The US is a major source of imports for India, including crude oil, machinery, and chemicals. India's main exports to the US include pharmaceuticals, textiles, gems, and jewelry.