United States Imports

Imports in the United States decreased to 223105 USD Million in March of 2013 from 229604 USD Million in February of 2013. Imports in the United States is reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. Historically, from 1992 until 2013, the United States Imports averaged 134768.53 USD Million reaching an all time high of 236406 USD Million in March of 2012 and a record low of 52277 USD Million in January of 1992. United States is the world's largest importer. U.S. main imports are Industrial Supplies (32 percent of total imports) with crude oil alone accounting for half of this category. Others include: Capital Goods (24 percent); Automotive vehicles, parts, and engines (13 percent); Consumer Goods (12 percent) and Foods, Feeds, and Beverages (5 percent). Main imports partners are: China (18 percent of total imports), European Union (16 percent), Canada (14 percent), Mexico (12 percent) and Japan (6 percent). This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports.

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An import is any good or service brought into one country from another country in a legitimate fashion, typically for use in trade. Import goods or services are provided to domestic consumers by foreign producers. An import in the receiving country is an export to the sending country. Import of goods normally requires involvement of the Customs authorities in both the country of import and the country of export and is often subject to import quotas, tariffs and trade agreements.






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