India to USA trade data · HS 3003
Exporting Bulk Medicines from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $55.1M of bulk medicines (HS 3003) from India, 2.3% of all US imports of this product, making India the 7th largest supplier of 33 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $55.1M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -26.5%
- India's rank
- 7th of 33
- Share of US imports
- 2.3%
- Average duty paid
- 0.3%
- Shipped by sea
- 45%
Five-year trend
US imports of bulk medicines from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $29.7M, down 26.5% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with bulk medicines
US imports of HS 3003 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 33 countries: $2.36B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Portugal | $1.17B | 49.5% |
| 2. Italy | $365M | 15.4% |
| 3. Singapore | $248M | 10.5% |
| 4. Denmark | $115M | 4.8% |
| 5. Ireland | $101M | 4.3% |
| 6. China | $83.2M | 3.5% |
| 7. India | $55.1M | 2.3% |
| 8. Belgium | $32.2M | 1.4% |
US ports of entry
US ports for bulk medicines from India
Top US ports for HS 3003 imports from India by value, 2025. 45% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $17.2M | 31.3% |
| San Juan International Airport, PR | $8.8M | 16% |
| Atlanta, GA | $8.2M | 14.9% |
| JFK International Airport, NY | $5.3M | 9.6% |
| Chicago, IL | $4.5M | 8.1% |
| New York, NY | $3.6M | 6.5% |
US duty
Duty paid on bulk medicines from India
Across all HS 3003 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 0.3% 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
Bulk Medicines from India to the USA: FAQs
How much bulk medicines does the US import from India?
$55.1M in 2025 (HS 3003), which made India the 7th largest supplier of 33 countries with 2.3% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $29.7M, down 26.5% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for bulk medicines in the US market?
Portugal (49.5%), Italy (15.4%), Singapore (10.5%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on bulk medicines from India?
On average, the duty paid was 0.3% of the value of bulk medicines from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (0% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 3003: 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 bulk medicines from India?
Newark, NJ (31.3%), San Juan International Airport, PR (16%), Atlanta, GA (14.9%) took the most by value in 2025. About 45% arrived by sea and 55% 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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