India to USA trade data · HS 3005
Exporting Bandages, Gauze & Dressings from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $14M of bandages, gauze & dressings (HS 3005) from India, 0.7% of all US imports of this product, making India the 17th largest supplier of 58 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $14M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +0.6%
- India's rank
- 17th of 58
- Share of US imports
- 0.7%
- Average duty paid
- 17.7%
- Shipped by sea
- 97%
Five-year trend
US imports of bandages, gauze & dressings from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $9.5M, up 0.6% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with bandages, gauze & dressings
US imports of HS 3005 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 58 countries: $1.89B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | $688M | 36.4% |
| 2. Mexico | $245M | 13% |
| 3. United Kingdom | $204M | 10.8% |
| 4. Germany | $104M | 5.5% |
| 5. Japan | $103M | 5.4% |
| 6. Finland | $79.5M | 4.2% |
| 7. South Korea | $62.6M | 3.3% |
| 8. Brazil | $58.7M | 3.1% |
| 17th. India | $14M | 0.7% |
US ports of entry
US ports for bandages, gauze & dressings from India
Top US ports for HS 3005 imports from India by value, 2025. 97% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | $2.9M | 21% |
| New York, NY | $2.8M | 20.1% |
| Savannah, GA | $2.3M | 16.5% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $1.8M | 12.9% |
| Newark, NJ | $1.6M | 11.1% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $1M | 7.4% |
US duty
Duty paid on bandages, gauze & dressings from India
Across all HS 3005 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 17.7% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 17.2% 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
Bandages, Gauze & Dressings from India to the USA: FAQs
How much bandages, gauze & dressings does the US import from India?
$14M in 2025 (HS 3005), which made India the 17th largest supplier of 58 countries with 0.7% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $9.5M, up 0.6% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for bandages, gauze & dressings in the US market?
China (36.4%), Mexico (13%), United Kingdom (10.8%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on bandages, gauze & dressings from India?
On average, the duty paid was 17.7% of the value of bandages, gauze & dressings from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (17.2% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 3005: 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 bandages, gauze & dressings from India?
Charleston, SC (21%), New York, NY (20.1%), Savannah, GA (16.5%) took the most by value in 2025. About 97% arrived by sea and 3% 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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