India to USA trade data · HS 2909
Exporting Ethers & Ether Compounds from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $106M of ethers & ether compounds (HS 2909) from India, 23.3% of all US imports of this product, making India the largest supplier of 42 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $106M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -13.9%
- India's rank
- 1st of 42
- Share of US imports
- 23.3%
- Average duty paid
- 6%
- Shipped by sea
- 91%
Five-year trend
US imports of ethers & ether compounds from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $65.7M, down 13.9% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with ethers & ether compounds
US imports of HS 2909 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 42 countries: $454M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. India | $106M | 23.3% |
| 2. Canada | $77.9M | 17.1% |
| 3. China | $63.5M | 14% |
| 4. Japan | $45.1M | 9.9% |
| 5. Germany | $42.3M | 9.3% |
| 6. South Korea | $21.4M | 4.7% |
| 7. Taiwan | $16.9M | 3.7% |
| 8. Belgium | $12.4M | 2.7% |
US ports of entry
US ports for ethers & ether compounds from India
Top US ports for HS 2909 imports from India by value, 2025. 91% came by sea, 99% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $74.3M | 70.3% |
| Chicago, IL | $7.2M | 6.8% |
| Houston, TX | $6M | 5.7% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $5.2M | 4.9% |
| Charleston, SC | $5.2M | 4.9% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $2.3M | 2.2% |
US duty
Duty paid on ethers & ether compounds from India
Across all HS 2909 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 6% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 5.1% 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
Ethers & Ether Compounds from India to the USA: FAQs
How much ethers & ether compounds does the US import from India?
$106M in 2025 (HS 2909), which made India the largest supplier of 42 countries with 23.3% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $65.7M, down 13.9% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for ethers & ether compounds in the US market?
Canada (17.1%), China (14%), Japan (9.9%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on ethers & ether compounds from India?
On average, the duty paid was 6% of the value of ethers & ether compounds from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (5.1% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 2909: 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 ethers & ether compounds from India?
Newark, NJ (70.3%), Chicago, IL (6.8%), Houston, TX (5.7%) took the most by value in 2025. About 91% arrived by sea and 9% 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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