India to USA trade data · HS 2906
Exporting Cyclic Alcohols from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $51.1M of cyclic alcohols (HS 2906) from India, 21.6% of all US imports of this product, making India the 2nd largest supplier of 38 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $51.1M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -14.9%
- India's rank
- 2nd of 38
- Share of US imports
- 21.6%
- Average duty paid
- 13.6%
- Shipped by sea
- 94%
Five-year trend
US imports of cyclic alcohols from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $33.9M, down 14.9% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with cyclic alcohols
US imports of HS 2906 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 38 countries: $237M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Germany | $73.7M | 31.1% |
| 2. India | $51.1M | 21.6% |
| 3. China | $26M | 11% |
| 4. Brazil | $19.5M | 8.2% |
| 5. Switzerland | $17.8M | 7.5% |
| 6. France | $13.7M | 5.8% |
| 7. Spain | $9.5M | 4% |
| 8. Japan | $6.5M | 2.7% |
US ports of entry
US ports for cyclic alcohols from India
Top US ports for HS 2906 imports from India by value, 2025. 94% came by sea, 94% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $24.1M | 47.2% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $8.7M | 17.1% |
| New York, NY | $5.8M | 11.4% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $2.5M | 4.9% |
| Houston, TX | $1.7M | 3.2% |
| Charleston, SC | $1.4M | 2.6% |
US duty
Duty paid on cyclic alcohols from India
Across all HS 2906 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 13.6% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 12.8% 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
Cyclic Alcohols from India to the USA: FAQs
How much cyclic alcohols does the US import from India?
$51.1M in 2025 (HS 2906), which made India the 2nd largest supplier of 38 countries with 21.6% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $33.9M, down 14.9% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for cyclic alcohols in the US market?
Germany (31.1%), China (11%), Brazil (8.2%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on cyclic alcohols from India?
On average, the duty paid was 13.6% of the value of cyclic alcohols from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (12.8% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 2906: 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 cyclic alcohols from India?
Newark, NJ (47.2%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (17.1%), New York, NY (11.4%) took the most by value in 2025. About 94% arrived by sea and 4% 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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