India to USA trade data · HS 3815
Exporting Catalysts from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $40M of catalysts (HS 3815) from India, 2.4% of all US imports of this product, making India the 13th largest supplier of 49 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $40M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -45.9%
- India's rank
- 13th of 49
- Share of US imports
- 2.4%
- Average duty paid
- 15.7%
- Shipped by sea
- 94%
Five-year trend
US imports of catalysts from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $16.8M, down 45.9% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with catalysts
US imports of HS 3815 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 49 countries: $1.67B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Canada | $575M | 34.5% |
| 2. Germany | $224M | 13.4% |
| 3. Japan | $176M | 10.6% |
| 4. Italy | $98.9M | 5.9% |
| 5. Belgium | $75.8M | 4.5% |
| 6. Netherlands | $68.3M | 4.1% |
| 7. China | $67.6M | 4.1% |
| 8. United Kingdom | $58.7M | 3.5% |
| 13th. India | $40M | 2.4% |
US ports of entry
US ports for catalysts from India
Top US ports for HS 3815 imports from India by value, 2025. 94% came by sea, 99% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $15.2M | 38% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $8.9M | 22.2% |
| Newark, NJ | $8.7M | 21.8% |
| New York, NY | $2.3M | 5.7% |
| Houston Intercontinental Airport, TX | $1.5M | 3.7% |
| New Orleans, LA | $1M | 2.6% |
US duty
Duty paid on catalysts from India
Across all HS 3815 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 15.7% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 12.9% 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
Catalysts from India to the USA: FAQs
How much catalysts does the US import from India?
$40M in 2025 (HS 3815), which made India the 13th largest supplier of 49 countries with 2.4% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $16.8M, down 45.9% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for catalysts in the US market?
Canada (34.5%), Germany (13.4%), Japan (10.6%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on catalysts from India?
On average, the duty paid was 15.7% of the value of catalysts from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (12.9% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 3815: 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 catalysts from India?
Houston, TX (38%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (22.2%), Newark, NJ (21.8%) took the most by value in 2025. About 94% arrived by sea and 6% 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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