India to USA trade data · HS 2803
Exporting Carbon Black from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $71.4M of carbon black (HS 2803) from India, 18% of all US imports of this product, making India the 2nd largest supplier of 34 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $71.4M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -43.4%
- India's rank
- 2nd of 34
- Share of US imports
- 18%
- Average duty paid
- 11.2%
- Shipped by sea
- 100%
Five-year trend
US imports of carbon black from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $31.1M, down 43.4% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with carbon black
US imports of HS 2803 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 34 countries: $397M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Canada | $174M | 43.8% |
| 2. India | $71.4M | 18% |
| 3. Mexico | $39.7M | 10% |
| 4. Germany | $23.2M | 5.8% |
| 5. Singapore | $19.6M | 4.9% |
| 6. South Korea | $16.9M | 4.3% |
| 7. Japan | $14.5M | 3.7% |
| 8. Netherlands | $9.9M | 2.5% |
US ports of entry
US ports for carbon black from India
Top US ports for HS 2803 imports from India by value, 2025. 100% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | $38.9M | 54.5% |
| Savannah, GA | $11.4M | 15.9% |
| Newark, NJ | $7.3M | 10.2% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $6M | 8.5% |
| Baltimore, MD | $4.3M | 6% |
| Houston, TX | $2.5M | 3.5% |
US duty
Duty paid on carbon black from India
Across all HS 2803 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 11.2% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 7.8% 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
Carbon Black from India to the USA: FAQs
How much carbon black does the US import from India?
$71.4M in 2025 (HS 2803), which made India the 2nd largest supplier of 34 countries with 18% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $31.1M, down 43.4% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for carbon black in the US market?
Canada (43.8%), Mexico (10%), Germany (5.8%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on carbon black from India?
On average, the duty paid was 11.2% of the value of carbon black from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (7.8% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 2803: 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 carbon black from India?
Charleston, SC (54.5%), Savannah, GA (15.9%), Newark, NJ (10.2%) 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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