India to USA trade data · HS 3802
Exporting Activated Carbon from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $60.7M of activated carbon (HS 3802) from India, 18.8% of all US imports of this product, making India the largest supplier of 42 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $60.7M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -13.3%
- India's rank
- 1st of 42
- Share of US imports
- 18.8%
- Average duty paid
- 19.4%
- Shipped by sea
- 99%
Five-year trend
US imports of activated carbon from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $39.2M, down 13.3% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with activated carbon
US imports of HS 3802 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 42 countries: $323M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. India | $60.7M | 18.8% |
| 2. Sri Lanka | $59.3M | 18.4% |
| 3. Mexico | $56.1M | 17.4% |
| 4. Canada | $28.9M | 9% |
| 5. Philippines | $18.7M | 5.8% |
| 6. China | $16.8M | 5.2% |
| 7. Japan | $15M | 4.6% |
| 8. Netherlands | $13.3M | 4.1% |
US ports of entry
US ports for activated carbon from India
Top US ports for HS 3802 imports from India by value, 2025. 99% came by sea, 99% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $13.7M | 22.6% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $11.6M | 19% |
| Houston, TX | $11.5M | 19% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $10.6M | 17.4% |
| Oakland, CA | $4.1M | 6.8% |
| Savannah, GA | $2.6M | 4.3% |
US duty
Duty paid on activated carbon from India
Across all HS 3802 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 19.4% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 19.6% across 2025.
This is an average over every product in the heading, not the rate for a specific item. Your rate depends on the product's 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when it enters the US.
Questions
Activated Carbon from India to the USA: FAQs
How much activated carbon does the US import from India?
$60.7M in 2025 (HS 3802), which made India the largest supplier of 42 countries with 18.8% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $39.2M, down 13.3% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for activated carbon in the US market?
Sri Lanka (18.4%), Mexico (17.4%), Canada (9%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on activated carbon from India?
On average, the duty paid was 19.4% of the value of activated carbon from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (19.6% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 3802: the rate for your goods depends on their 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when they enter. The importer pays it, usually through a customs broker.
Which US ports receive activated carbon from India?
Newark, NJ (22.6%), Los Angeles, CA (19%), Houston, TX (19%) took the most by value in 2025. About 99% arrived by sea.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau international trade data (general imports, and duty calculated on imports for consumption), 2021–2025 and Jan–Aug 2026.
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