India to USA trade data · HS 3301
Exporting Essential Oils from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $184M of essential oils (HS 3301) from India, 17.1% of all US imports of this product, making India the largest supplier of 108 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $184M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -26.8%
- India's rank
- 1st of 108
- Share of US imports
- 17.1%
- Average duty paid
- 15.9%
- Shipped by sea
- 83%
Five-year trend
US imports of essential oils from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $104M, down 26.8% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with essential oils
US imports of HS 3301 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 108 countries: $1.08B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. India | $184M | 17.1% |
| 2. Brazil | $132M | 12.2% |
| 3. Argentina | $89.3M | 8.3% |
| 4. Mexico | $87.1M | 8.1% |
| 5. France | $84.7M | 7.8% |
| 6. Italy | $77.2M | 7.2% |
| 7. Indonesia | $65.5M | 6.1% |
| 8. China | $44.9M | 4.2% |
US ports of entry
US ports for essential oils from India
Top US ports for HS 3301 imports from India by value, 2025. 83% came by sea, 99% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $75.9M | 41.3% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $17.6M | 9.6% |
| Baltimore, MD | $14.4M | 7.8% |
| New York, NY | $11.3M | 6.2% |
| Seattle, WA | $8.8M | 4.8% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $8.4M | 4.6% |
US duty
Duty paid on essential oils from India
Across all HS 3301 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 15.9% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 14.9% 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
Essential Oils from India to the USA: FAQs
How much essential oils does the US import from India?
$184M in 2025 (HS 3301), which made India the largest supplier of 108 countries with 17.1% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $104M, down 26.8% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for essential oils in the US market?
Brazil (12.2%), Argentina (8.3%), Mexico (8.1%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on essential oils from India?
On average, the duty paid was 15.9% of the value of essential oils from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (14.9% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 3301: 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 essential oils from India?
Newark, NJ (41.3%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (9.6%), Baltimore, MD (7.8%) took the most by value in 2025. About 83% arrived by sea and 16% 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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