India to USA trade data · HS 2939
Exporting Alkaloids from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $101M of alkaloids (HS 2939) from India, 17.1% of all US imports of this product, making India the largest supplier of 37 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $101M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -18.4%
- India's rank
- 1st of 37
- Share of US imports
- 17.1%
- Average duty paid
- 0.5%
- Shipped by sea
- 30%
Five-year trend
US imports of alkaloids from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $56.6M, down 18.4% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with alkaloids
US imports of HS 2939 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 37 countries: $590M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. India | $101M | 17.1% |
| 2. Germany | $100M | 17% |
| 3. China | $97.6M | 16.5% |
| 4. Switzerland | $87.5M | 14.8% |
| 5. United Kingdom | $59.9M | 10.1% |
| 6. Australia | $43.1M | 7.3% |
| 7. Italy | $30.1M | 5.1% |
| 8. France | $19.4M | 3.3% |
US ports of entry
US ports for alkaloids from India
Top US ports for HS 2939 imports from India by value, 2025. 30% came by sea, 88% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $18M | 17.8% |
| JFK International Airport, NY | $16.9M | 16.7% |
| San Juan, PR | $11.2M | 11.1% |
| Atlanta, GA | $9.3M | 9.1% |
| Los Angeles International Airport, CA | $8.2M | 8.1% |
| Cincinnati-Lawrenceburg, OH | $6.5M | 6.4% |
US duty
Duty paid on alkaloids from India
Across all HS 2939 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 0.5% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 0.7% 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
Alkaloids from India to the USA: FAQs
How much alkaloids does the US import from India?
$101M in 2025 (HS 2939), which made India the largest supplier of 37 countries with 17.1% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $56.6M, down 18.4% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for alkaloids in the US market?
Germany (17%), China (16.5%), Switzerland (14.8%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on alkaloids from India?
On average, the duty paid was 0.5% of the value of alkaloids from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (0.7% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 2939: 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 alkaloids from India?
Newark, NJ (17.8%), JFK International Airport, NY (16.7%), San Juan, PR (11.1%) took the most by value in 2025. About 30% arrived by sea and 67% 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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