India to USA trade data · HS 3824
Exporting Chemical Preparations from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $74.1M of chemical preparations (HS 3824) from India, 1.2% of all US imports of this product, making India the 14th largest supplier of 80 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $74.1M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -29%
- India's rank
- 14th of 80
- Share of US imports
- 1.2%
- Average duty paid
- 17.3%
- Shipped by sea
- 95%
Five-year trend
US imports of chemical preparations from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $41.2M, down 29% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with chemical preparations
US imports of HS 3824 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 80 countries: $6.14B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Japan | $1.91B | 31.1% |
| 2. South Korea | $1.38B | 22.5% |
| 3. Germany | $557M | 9.1% |
| 4. Canada | $483M | 7.9% |
| 5. China | $261M | 4.2% |
| 6. Indonesia | $160M | 2.6% |
| 7. France | $154M | 2.5% |
| 8. Singapore | $119M | 1.9% |
| 14th. India | $74.1M | 1.2% |
US ports of entry
US ports for chemical preparations from India
Top US ports for HS 3824 imports from India by value, 2025. 95% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $34.5M | 46.5% |
| Newark, NJ | $15.6M | 21.1% |
| New York, NY | $6.9M | 9.3% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $4.9M | 6.6% |
| Savannah, GA | $2.7M | 3.6% |
| Charleston, SC | $2.2M | 2.9% |
US duty
Duty paid on chemical preparations from India
Across all HS 3824 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 17.3% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 13.1% 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
Chemical Preparations from India to the USA: FAQs
How much chemical preparations does the US import from India?
$74.1M in 2025 (HS 3824), which made India the 14th largest supplier of 80 countries with 1.2% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $41.2M, down 29% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for chemical preparations in the US market?
Japan (31.1%), South Korea (22.5%), Germany (9.1%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on chemical preparations from India?
On average, the duty paid was 17.3% of the value of chemical preparations from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (13.1% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 3824: 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 chemical preparations from India?
Houston, TX (46.5%), Newark, NJ (21.1%), New York, NY (9.3%) took the most by value in 2025. About 95% arrived by sea and 5% 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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