India to USA trade data · HS 2941
Exporting Antibiotics from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $20.5M of antibiotics (HS 2941) from India, 2.6% of all US imports of this product, making India the 6th largest supplier of 35 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $20.5M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +35.6%
- India's rank
- 6th of 35
- Share of US imports
- 2.6%
- Average duty paid
- 0.1%
- Shipped by sea
- 42%
Five-year trend
US imports of antibiotics from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $18.1M, up 35.6% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with antibiotics
US imports of HS 2941 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 35 countries: $773M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Italy | $329M | 42.5% |
| 2. China | $249M | 32.2% |
| 3. Denmark | $37.8M | 4.9% |
| 4. Bulgaria | $37.5M | 4.8% |
| 5. Spain | $20.5M | 2.7% |
| 6. India | $20.5M | 2.6% |
| 7. Brazil | $13.4M | 1.7% |
| 8. Germany | $12.2M | 1.6% |
US ports of entry
US ports for antibiotics from India
Top US ports for HS 2941 imports from India by value, 2025. 42% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $7.5M | 36.7% |
| JFK International Airport, NY | $4.1M | 19.9% |
| Chicago, IL | $3.3M | 16.3% |
| Logan Airport, MA | $1.8M | 8.9% |
| New York, NY | $1.6M | 8% |
| Philadelphia International Airport, PA | $795K | 3.9% |
US duty
Duty paid on antibiotics from India
Across all HS 2941 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 0.1% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 0% 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
Antibiotics from India to the USA: FAQs
How much antibiotics does the US import from India?
$20.5M in 2025 (HS 2941), which made India the 6th largest supplier of 35 countries with 2.6% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $18.1M, up 35.6% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for antibiotics in the US market?
Italy (42.5%), China (32.2%), Denmark (4.9%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on antibiotics from India?
On average, the duty paid was 0.1% of the value of antibiotics from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (0% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 2941: 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 antibiotics from India?
Newark, NJ (36.7%), JFK International Airport, NY (19.9%), Chicago, IL (16.3%) took the most by value in 2025. About 42% arrived by sea and 57% 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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