India to USA trade data · HS 3503
Exporting Gelatin from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $10.1M of gelatin (HS 3503) from India, 3.8% of all US imports of this product, making India the 11th largest supplier of 35 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $10.1M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -68.4%
- India's rank
- 11th of 35
- Share of US imports
- 3.8%
- Average duty paid
- 16.3%
- Shipped by sea
- 98%
Five-year trend
US imports of gelatin from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $2.7M, down 68.4% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with gelatin
US imports of HS 3503 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 35 countries: $263M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Brazil | $61.7M | 23.5% |
| 2. Canada | $22.5M | 8.5% |
| 3. France | $19.4M | 7.4% |
| 4. China | $18.8M | 7.1% |
| 5. Argentina | $18.8M | 7.1% |
| 6. Germany | $18.1M | 6.9% |
| 7. Colombia | $12.1M | 4.6% |
| 8. Belgium | $11.3M | 4.3% |
| 11th. India | $10.1M | 3.8% |
US ports of entry
US ports for gelatin from India
Top US ports for HS 3503 imports from India by value, 2025. 98% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $4.5M | 44.1% |
| Savannah, GA | $2.5M | 24.5% |
| Newark, NJ | $1.7M | 16.6% |
| New York, NY | $445K | 4.4% |
| Charleston, SC | $344K | 3.4% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $327K | 3.2% |
US duty
Duty paid on gelatin from India
Across all HS 3503 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 16.3% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 13.8% 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
Gelatin from India to the USA: FAQs
How much gelatin does the US import from India?
$10.1M in 2025 (HS 3503), which made India the 11th largest supplier of 35 countries with 3.8% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $2.7M, down 68.4% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for gelatin in the US market?
Brazil (23.5%), Canada (8.5%), France (7.4%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on gelatin from India?
On average, the duty paid was 16.3% of the value of gelatin from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (13.8% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 3503: 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 gelatin from India?
Los Angeles, CA (44.1%), Savannah, GA (24.5%), Newark, NJ (16.6%) took the most by value in 2025. About 98% 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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