India to USA trade data · HS 1102
Exporting Cereal Flours from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $16.4M of cereal flours (HS 1102) from India, 5.9% of all US imports of this product, making India the 3rd largest supplier of 75 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $16.4M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -68.1%
- India's rank
- 3rd of 75
- Share of US imports
- 5.9%
- Average duty paid
- 20.9%
- Shipped by sea
- 97%
Five-year trend
US imports of cereal flours from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $4.5M, down 68.1% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with cereal flours
US imports of HS 1102 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 75 countries: $280M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mexico | $183M | 65.3% |
| 2. Canada | $33.3M | 11.9% |
| 3. India | $16.4M | 5.9% |
| 4. Thailand | $12.6M | 4.5% |
| 5. Italy | $9.4M | 3.3% |
| 6. Colombia | $7.9M | 2.8% |
| 7. Chile | $3.3M | 1.2% |
| 8. UAE | $1.4M | 0.5% |
US ports of entry
US ports for cereal flours from India
Top US ports for HS 1102 imports from India by value, 2025. 97% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $8.9M | 53.9% |
| Newark, NJ | $3.3M | 20.3% |
| Savannah, GA | $933K | 5.7% |
| Oakland, CA | $810K | 4.9% |
| San Francisco, CA | $601K | 3.7% |
| New York, NY | $590K | 3.6% |
US duty
Duty paid on cereal flours from India
Across all HS 1102 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 20.9% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 11% 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
Cereal Flours from India to the USA: FAQs
How much cereal flours does the US import from India?
$16.4M in 2025 (HS 1102), which made India the 3rd largest supplier of 75 countries with 5.9% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $4.5M, down 68.1% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for cereal flours in the US market?
Mexico (65.3%), Canada (11.9%), Thailand (4.5%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on cereal flours from India?
On average, the duty paid was 20.9% of the value of cereal flours from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (11% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 1102: 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 cereal flours from India?
Houston, TX (53.9%), Newark, NJ (20.3%), Savannah, GA (5.7%) took the most by value in 2025. About 97% 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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