India to USA trade data · HS 3811
Exporting Fuel & Lubricant Additives from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $78.7M of fuel & lubricant additives (HS 3811) from India, 9.7% of all US imports of this product, making India the 5th largest supplier of 41 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $78.7M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -45%
- India's rank
- 5th of 41
- Share of US imports
- 9.7%
- Average duty paid
- 19.8%
- Shipped by sea
- 100%
Five-year trend
US imports of fuel & lubricant additives from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $35.6M, down 45% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with fuel & lubricant additives
US imports of HS 3811 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 41 countries: $809M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Canada | $136M | 16.7% |
| 2. Mexico | $128M | 15.8% |
| 3. France | $118M | 14.5% |
| 4. Germany | $86.5M | 10.7% |
| 5. India | $78.7M | 9.7% |
| 6. Italy | $78.6M | 9.7% |
| 7. Japan | $38.1M | 4.7% |
| 8. Singapore | $35.9M | 4.4% |
US ports of entry
US ports for fuel & lubricant additives from India
Top US ports for HS 3811 imports from India by value, 2025. 100% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $50.3M | 63.9% |
| Houston, TX | $19.6M | 24.9% |
| Newark, NJ | $4.3M | 5.4% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $2.6M | 3.3% |
| Savannah, GA | $1.2M | 1.6% |
| New Orleans, LA | $281K | 0.4% |
US duty
Duty paid on fuel & lubricant additives from India
Across all HS 3811 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 19.8% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 21.4% 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
Fuel & Lubricant Additives from India to the USA: FAQs
How much fuel & lubricant additives does the US import from India?
$78.7M in 2025 (HS 3811), which made India the 5th largest supplier of 41 countries with 9.7% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $35.6M, down 45% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for fuel & lubricant additives in the US market?
Canada (16.7%), Mexico (15.8%), France (14.5%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on fuel & lubricant additives from India?
On average, the duty paid was 19.8% of the value of fuel & lubricant additives from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (21.4% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 3811: 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 fuel & lubricant additives from India?
Los Angeles, CA (63.9%), Houston, TX (24.9%), Newark, NJ (5.4%) took the most by value in 2025. About 100% 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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