India to USA trade data · HS 3402
Exporting Detergents & Surfactants from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $60.3M of detergents & surfactants (HS 3402) from India, 2.9% of all US imports of this product, making India the 7th largest supplier of 79 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $60.3M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -1.6%
- India's rank
- 7th of 79
- Share of US imports
- 2.9%
- Average duty paid
- 11.1%
- Shipped by sea
- 97%
Five-year trend
US imports of detergents & surfactants from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $46.1M, down 1.6% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with detergents & surfactants
US imports of HS 3402 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 79 countries: $2.08B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mexico | $654M | 31.5% |
| 2. Canada | $415M | 20% |
| 3. Germany | $189M | 9.1% |
| 4. China | $99.6M | 4.8% |
| 5. South Korea | $73.5M | 3.5% |
| 6. United Kingdom | $69.9M | 3.4% |
| 7. India | $60.3M | 2.9% |
| 8. Poland | $58.2M | 2.8% |
US ports of entry
US ports for detergents & surfactants from India
Top US ports for HS 3402 imports from India by value, 2025. 97% came by sea, 99% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $21.3M | 35.4% |
| Houston, TX | $10.9M | 18.1% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $5.6M | 9.3% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $5.1M | 8.5% |
| Charleston, SC | $4.2M | 6.9% |
| Savannah, GA | $4M | 6.7% |
US duty
Duty paid on detergents & surfactants from India
Across all HS 3402 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 11.1% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 8.9% 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
Detergents & Surfactants from India to the USA: FAQs
How much detergents & surfactants does the US import from India?
$60.3M in 2025 (HS 3402), which made India the 7th largest supplier of 79 countries with 2.9% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $46.1M, down 1.6% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for detergents & surfactants in the US market?
Mexico (31.5%), Canada (20%), Germany (9.1%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on detergents & surfactants from India?
On average, the duty paid was 11.1% of the value of detergents & surfactants from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (8.9% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 3402: 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 detergents & surfactants from India?
Newark, NJ (35.4%), Houston, TX (18.1%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (9.3%) 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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