India to USA trade data · HS 3912
Exporting Cellulose Derivatives from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $35.2M of cellulose derivatives (HS 3912) from India, 5.6% of all US imports of this product, making India the 9th largest supplier of 41 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $35.2M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +30.5%
- India's rank
- 9th of 41
- Share of US imports
- 5.6%
- Average duty paid
- 5.5%
- Shipped by sea
- 94%
Five-year trend
US imports of cellulose derivatives from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $28.5M, up 30.5% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with cellulose derivatives
US imports of HS 3912 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 41 countries: $630M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Germany | $124M | 19.8% |
| 2. Japan | $66.5M | 10.6% |
| 3. South Korea | $53.1M | 8.4% |
| 4. Brazil | $47.5M | 7.5% |
| 5. China | $45.3M | 7.2% |
| 6. Belgium | $42.7M | 6.8% |
| 7. Czechia | $41.9M | 6.7% |
| 8. Thailand | $35.7M | 5.7% |
| 9th. India | $35.2M | 5.6% |
US ports of entry
US ports for cellulose derivatives from India
Top US ports for HS 3912 imports from India by value, 2025. 94% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $18.8M | 53.6% |
| New York, NY | $5.7M | 16.4% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $4.1M | 11.6% |
| Charleston, SC | $1.3M | 3.7% |
| Port Everglades, FL | $789K | 2.2% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $683K | 1.9% |
US duty
Duty paid on cellulose derivatives from India
Across all HS 3912 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 5.5% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 2.5% 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
Cellulose Derivatives from India to the USA: FAQs
How much cellulose derivatives does the US import from India?
$35.2M in 2025 (HS 3912), which made India the 9th largest supplier of 41 countries with 5.6% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $28.5M, up 30.5% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for cellulose derivatives in the US market?
Germany (19.8%), Japan (10.6%), South Korea (8.4%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on cellulose derivatives from India?
On average, the duty paid was 5.5% of the value of cellulose derivatives from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (2.5% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 3912: 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 cellulose derivatives from India?
Newark, NJ (53.6%), New York, NY (16.4%), Los Angeles, CA (11.6%) 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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