India to USA trade data · HS 2309

Exporting Animal & Pet Feed from India to the USA

In 2025, the US imported $49.6M of animal & pet feed (HS 2309) from India, 1.5% of all US imports of this product, making India the 12th largest supplier of 75 countries.

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US imports from India, 2025
$49.6M
Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
-54.7%
India's rank
12th of 75
Share of US imports
1.5%
Average duty paid
16.5%
Shipped by sea
96%

Five-year trend

US imports of animal & pet feed from India

2021$36.8M
2022$29.7M
2023$17M
2024$26.8M
2025$49.6M

Jan–Aug 2026: $15.7M, down 54.7% on the same months last year.

Competition

Who supplies the US with animal & pet feed

US imports of HS 2309 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 75 countries: $3.31B.

CountryUS imports, 2025Share
1. Thailand$985M29.7%
2. Canada$607M18.3%
3. Indonesia$204M6.2%
4. Mexico$160M4.8%
5. China$141M4.2%
6. Cambodia$133M4%
7. Malaysia$124M3.7%
8. France$118M3.6%
12th. India$49.6M1.5%

US ports of entry

US ports for animal & pet feed from India

Top US ports for HS 2309 imports from India by value, 2025. 96% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.

US portValue, 2025Share
Newark, NJ$28.8M58.1%
Oakland, CA$4.4M8.9%
Norfolk-Newport News, VA$3.3M6.7%
Houston, TX$3M6.1%
Los Angeles, CA$2.9M5.8%
Savannah, GA$2.2M4.5%

US duty

Duty paid on animal & pet feed from India

Across all HS 2309 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 16.5% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 11.3% 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

Animal & Pet Feed from India to the USA: FAQs

How much animal & pet feed does the US import from India?

$49.6M in 2025 (HS 2309), which made India the 12th largest supplier of 75 countries with 1.5% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $15.7M, down 54.7% on the same months of 2025.

Which countries compete with India for animal & pet feed in the US market?

Thailand (29.7%), Canada (18.3%), Indonesia (6.2%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.

What duty do US importers pay on animal & pet feed from India?

On average, the duty paid was 16.5% of the value of animal & pet feed from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (11.3% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 2309: 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 animal & pet feed from India?

Newark, NJ (58.1%), Oakland, CA (8.9%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (6.7%) took the most by value in 2025. About 96% arrived by sea and 4% 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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