India to USA trade data · HS 2905
Exporting Acyclic Alcohols from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $76.9M of acyclic alcohols (HS 2905) from India, 5% of all US imports of this product, making India the 7th largest supplier of 60 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $76.9M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -23.4%
- India's rank
- 7th of 60
- Share of US imports
- 5%
- Average duty paid
- 12.5%
- Shipped by sea
- 91%
Five-year trend
US imports of acyclic alcohols from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $44M, down 23.4% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with acyclic alcohols
US imports of HS 2905 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 60 countries: $1.54B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Canada | $334M | 21.7% |
| 2. Trinidad and Tobago | $160M | 10.4% |
| 3. Germany | $139M | 9% |
| 4. Indonesia | $133M | 8.7% |
| 5. Netherlands | $103M | 6.7% |
| 6. China | $79.7M | 5.2% |
| 7. India | $76.9M | 5% |
| 8. Malaysia | $72.2M | 4.7% |
US ports of entry
US ports for acyclic alcohols from India
Top US ports for HS 2905 imports from India by value, 2025. 91% came by sea, 94% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $41.3M | 53.7% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $6.5M | 8.5% |
| Houston, TX | $5.5M | 7.2% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $5.2M | 6.8% |
| New York, NY | $4.5M | 5.8% |
| Washington, DC | $3M | 3.9% |
US duty
Duty paid on acyclic alcohols from India
Across all HS 2905 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 12.5% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 12.3% 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
Acyclic Alcohols from India to the USA: FAQs
How much acyclic alcohols does the US import from India?
$76.9M in 2025 (HS 2905), which made India the 7th largest supplier of 60 countries with 5% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $44M, down 23.4% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for acyclic alcohols in the US market?
Canada (21.7%), Trinidad and Tobago (10.4%), Germany (9%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on acyclic alcohols from India?
On average, the duty paid was 12.5% of the value of acyclic alcohols from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (12.3% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 2905: 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 acyclic alcohols from India?
Newark, NJ (53.7%), Los Angeles, CA (8.5%), Houston, TX (7.2%) took the most by value in 2025. About 91% arrived by sea and 8% by air.
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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