India to USA trade data · HS 1006
Exporting Basmati & Other Rice from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $369M of Basmati & other rice (HS 1006) from India, 24.6% of all US imports of this product, making India the 2nd largest supplier of 61 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $369M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -18%
- India's rank
- 2nd of 61
- Share of US imports
- 24.6%
- Average duty paid
- 19.9%
- Shipped by sea
- 100%
Five-year trend
US imports of Basmati & other rice from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $211M, down 18% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with Basmati & other rice
US imports of HS 1006 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 61 countries: $1.5B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Thailand | $875M | 58.3% |
| 2. India | $369M | 24.6% |
| 3. Pakistan | $47.4M | 3.2% |
| 4. Argentina | $36.8M | 2.4% |
| 5. China | $29.2M | 1.9% |
| 6. Vietnam | $28.1M | 1.9% |
| 7. Canada | $23.7M | 1.6% |
| 8. Japan | $20.3M | 1.4% |
US ports of entry
US ports for Basmati & other rice from India
Top US ports for HS 1006 imports from India by value, 2025. 100% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $171M | 46.4% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $54.1M | 14.6% |
| Savannah, GA | $48.1M | 13% |
| Houston, TX | $47.9M | 13% |
| Oakland, CA | $16.7M | 4.5% |
| New York, NY | $11.9M | 3.2% |
US duty
Duty paid on Basmati & other rice from India
Across all HS 1006 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 19.9% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 18.3% 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
Basmati & Other Rice from India to the USA: FAQs
How much Basmati & other rice does the US import from India?
$369M in 2025 (HS 1006), which made India the 2nd largest supplier of 61 countries with 24.6% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $211M, down 18% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for Basmati & other rice in the US market?
Thailand (58.3%), Pakistan (3.2%), Argentina (2.4%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on Basmati & other rice from India?
On average, the duty paid was 19.9% of the value of Basmati & other rice from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (18.3% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 1006: 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 Basmati & other rice from India?
Newark, NJ (46.4%), Los Angeles, CA (14.6%), Savannah, GA (13%) took the most by value in 2025. About 100% arrived by sea.
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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