India to USA trade data · HS 0405
Exporting Ghee & Butter from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $19.2M of ghee & butter (HS 0405) from India, 4% of all US imports of this product, making India the 5th largest supplier of 50 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $19.2M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -51.4%
- India's rank
- 5th of 50
- Share of US imports
- 4%
- Average duty paid
- 34.7%
- Shipped by sea
- 99%
Five-year trend
US imports of ghee & butter from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $7.7M, down 51.4% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with ghee & butter
US imports of HS 0405 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 50 countries: $477M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ireland | $203M | 42.5% |
| 2. New Zealand | $159M | 33.3% |
| 3. France | $29.1M | 6.1% |
| 4. Mexico | $24.7M | 5.2% |
| 5. India | $19.2M | 4% |
| 6. Canada | $12.1M | 2.5% |
| 7. Argentina | $8.7M | 1.8% |
| 8. Germany | $3.7M | 0.8% |
US ports of entry
US ports for ghee & butter from India
Top US ports for HS 0405 imports from India by value, 2025. 99% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $6.5M | 33.7% |
| Tacoma, WA | $4.2M | 22% |
| Houston, TX | $1.9M | 10.1% |
| Oakland, CA | $1.5M | 7.9% |
| Seattle, WA | $1.3M | 6.6% |
| Savannah, GA | $1.2M | 6.4% |
US duty
Duty paid on ghee & butter from India
Across all HS 0405 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 34.7% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 27.6% 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
Ghee & Butter from India to the USA: FAQs
How much ghee & butter does the US import from India?
$19.2M in 2025 (HS 0405), which made India the 5th largest supplier of 50 countries with 4% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $7.7M, down 51.4% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for ghee & butter in the US market?
Ireland (42.5%), New Zealand (33.3%), France (6.1%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on ghee & butter from India?
On average, the duty paid was 34.7% of the value of ghee & butter from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (27.6% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 0405: 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 ghee & butter from India?
Newark, NJ (33.7%), Tacoma, WA (22%), Houston, TX (10.1%) took the most by value in 2025. About 99% 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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