India to USA trade data · HS 5305
Exporting Coir & Vegetable Fibres from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $41.5M of coir & vegetable fibres (HS 5305) from India, 76.3% of all US imports of this product, making India the largest supplier of 28 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $41.5M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -44.1%
- India's rank
- 1st of 28
- Share of US imports
- 76.3%
- Average duty paid
- 19.4%
- Shipped by sea
- 100%
Five-year trend
US imports of coir & vegetable fibres from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $17.6M, down 44.1% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with coir & vegetable fibres
US imports of HS 5305 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 28 countries: $54.4M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. India | $41.5M | 76.3% |
| 2. Sri Lanka | $9M | 16.6% |
| 3. Vietnam | $934K | 1.7% |
| 4. Netherlands | $647K | 1.2% |
| 5. China | $448K | 0.8% |
| 6. Mexico | $423K | 0.8% |
| 7. Dominican Republic | $303K | 0.6% |
| 8. Germany | $246K | 0.5% |
US ports of entry
US ports for coir & vegetable fibres from India
Top US ports for HS 5305 imports from India by value, 2025. 100% came by sea, 95% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland, CA | $9.4M | 22.8% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $9M | 21.6% |
| Newark, NJ | $6.5M | 15.7% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $6.4M | 15.5% |
| San Francisco, CA | $1.5M | 3.5% |
| Savannah, GA | $1.3M | 3.2% |
US duty
Duty paid on coir & vegetable fibres from India
Across all HS 5305 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 19.4% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 13.8% 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
Coir & Vegetable Fibres from India to the USA: FAQs
How much coir & vegetable fibres does the US import from India?
$41.5M in 2025 (HS 5305), which made India the largest supplier of 28 countries with 76.3% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $17.6M, down 44.1% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for coir & vegetable fibres in the US market?
Sri Lanka (16.6%), Vietnam (1.7%), Netherlands (1.2%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on coir & vegetable fibres from India?
On average, the duty paid was 19.4% of the value of coir & vegetable fibres from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (13.8% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 5305: 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 coir & vegetable fibres from India?
Oakland, CA (22.8%), Los Angeles, CA (21.6%), Newark, NJ (15.7%) took the most by value in 2025. About 100% 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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