India to USA trade data · HS 2918
Exporting Carboxylic Acids (Pharma Intermediates) from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $270M of carboxylic acids (pharma intermediates) (HS 2918) from India, 18.6% of all US imports of this product, making India the largest supplier of 47 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $270M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -30.2%
- India's rank
- 1st of 47
- Share of US imports
- 18.6%
- Average duty paid
- 16.6%
- Shipped by sea
- 93%
Five-year trend
US imports of carboxylic acids (pharma intermediates) from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $140M, down 30.2% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with carboxylic acids (pharma intermediates)
US imports of HS 2918 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 47 countries: $1.45B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. India | $270M | 18.6% |
| 2. China | $221M | 15.2% |
| 3. Canada | $210M | 14.5% |
| 4. Thailand | $140M | 9.7% |
| 5. Israel | $50.1M | 3.5% |
| 6. Germany | $48.8M | 3.4% |
| 7. Colombia | $48.4M | 3.3% |
| 8. France | $47.6M | 3.3% |
US ports of entry
US ports for carboxylic acids (pharma intermediates) from India
Top US ports for HS 2918 imports from India by value, 2025. 93% came by sea, 99% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $146M | 54% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $57.1M | 21.2% |
| Savannah, GA | $14.7M | 5.4% |
| Houston, TX | $14.5M | 5.4% |
| New York, NY | $7.3M | 2.7% |
| Philadelphia International Airport, PA | $5M | 1.9% |
US duty
Duty paid on carboxylic acids (pharma intermediates) from India
Across all HS 2918 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 16.6% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 13.9% 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
Carboxylic Acids (Pharma Intermediates) from India to the USA: FAQs
How much carboxylic acids (pharma intermediates) does the US import from India?
$270M in 2025 (HS 2918), which made India the largest supplier of 47 countries with 18.6% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $140M, down 30.2% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for carboxylic acids (pharma intermediates) in the US market?
China (15.2%), Canada (14.5%), Thailand (9.7%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on carboxylic acids (pharma intermediates) from India?
On average, the duty paid was 16.6% of the value of carboxylic acids (pharma intermediates) from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (13.9% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 2918: 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 carboxylic acids (pharma intermediates) from India?
Newark, NJ (54%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (21.2%), Savannah, GA (5.4%) took the most by value in 2025. About 93% arrived by sea and 7% 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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