India to USA trade data · HS 1515
Exporting Castor Oil & Vegetable Oils from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $119M of castor oil & vegetable oils (HS 1515) from India, 9.5% of all US imports of this product, making India the 3rd largest supplier of 97 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $119M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -19.1%
- India's rank
- 3rd of 97
- Share of US imports
- 9.5%
- Average duty paid
- 14.2%
- Shipped by sea
- 98%
Five-year trend
US imports of castor oil & vegetable oils from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $73.7M, down 19.1% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with castor oil & vegetable oils
US imports of HS 1515 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 97 countries: $1.26B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mexico | $433M | 34.4% |
| 2. Spain | $226M | 18% |
| 3. India | $119M | 9.5% |
| 4. Italy | $93.9M | 7.5% |
| 5. Canada | $73.6M | 5.8% |
| 6. Japan | $61.5M | 4.9% |
| 7. Kenya | $37M | 2.9% |
| 8. France | $30.3M | 2.4% |
US ports of entry
US ports for castor oil & vegetable oils from India
Top US ports for HS 1515 imports from India by value, 2025. 98% came by sea, 51% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $35.6M | 29.8% |
| Houston, TX | $19.2M | 16.1% |
| Wilmington, NC | $18.4M | 15.5% |
| Charleston, SC | $13.8M | 11.6% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $8.5M | 7.1% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $5.8M | 4.9% |
US duty
Duty paid on castor oil & vegetable oils from India
Across all HS 1515 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 14.2% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 11.1% 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
Castor Oil & Vegetable Oils from India to the USA: FAQs
How much castor oil & vegetable oils does the US import from India?
$119M in 2025 (HS 1515), which made India the 3rd largest supplier of 97 countries with 9.5% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $73.7M, down 19.1% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for castor oil & vegetable oils in the US market?
Mexico (34.4%), Spain (18%), Italy (7.5%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on castor oil & vegetable oils from India?
On average, the duty paid was 14.2% of the value of castor oil & vegetable oils from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (11.1% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 1515: 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 castor oil & vegetable oils from India?
Newark, NJ (29.8%), Houston, TX (16.1%), Wilmington, NC (15.5%) took the most by value in 2025. About 98% 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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