India to USA trade data · HS 3823
Exporting Fatty Acids & Fatty Alcohols from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $49.9M of fatty acids & fatty alcohols (HS 3823) from India, 4.4% of all US imports of this product, making India the 3rd largest supplier of 30 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $49.9M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -74.3%
- India's rank
- 3rd of 30
- Share of US imports
- 4.4%
- Average duty paid
- 16.1%
- Shipped by sea
- 97%
Five-year trend
US imports of fatty acids & fatty alcohols from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $11.2M, down 74.3% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with fatty acids & fatty alcohols
US imports of HS 3823 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 30 countries: $1.14B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Indonesia | $760M | 66.5% |
| 2. Malaysia | $143M | 12.5% |
| 3. India | $49.9M | 4.4% |
| 4. South Africa | $46.9M | 4.1% |
| 5. Netherlands | $37.4M | 3.3% |
| 6. Germany | $29.7M | 2.6% |
| 7. Mexico | $16.3M | 1.4% |
| 8. Finland | $9.6M | 0.8% |
US ports of entry
US ports for fatty acids & fatty alcohols from India
Top US ports for HS 3823 imports from India by value, 2025. 97% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $20.9M | 41.9% |
| Houston, TX | $6.4M | 12.8% |
| Baltimore, MD | $6.3M | 12.7% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $5.3M | 10.7% |
| Savannah, GA | $3.5M | 7% |
| Tacoma, WA | $3.1M | 6.2% |
US duty
Duty paid on fatty acids & fatty alcohols from India
Across all HS 3823 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 16.1% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 10.2% 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
Fatty Acids & Fatty Alcohols from India to the USA: FAQs
How much fatty acids & fatty alcohols does the US import from India?
$49.9M in 2025 (HS 3823), which made India the 3rd largest supplier of 30 countries with 4.4% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $11.2M, down 74.3% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for fatty acids & fatty alcohols in the US market?
Indonesia (66.5%), Malaysia (12.5%), South Africa (4.1%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on fatty acids & fatty alcohols from India?
On average, the duty paid was 16.1% of the value of fatty acids & fatty alcohols from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (10.2% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 3823: 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 fatty acids & fatty alcohols from India?
Newark, NJ (41.9%), Houston, TX (12.8%), Baltimore, MD (12.7%) 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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