India to USA trade data · HS 2920
Exporting Inorganic Acid Esters from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $34.6M of inorganic acid esters (HS 2920) from India, 12.6% of all US imports of this product, making India the 4th largest supplier of 30 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $34.6M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +49.5%
- India's rank
- 4th of 30
- Share of US imports
- 12.6%
- Average duty paid
- 7.8%
- Shipped by sea
- 99%
Five-year trend
US imports of inorganic acid esters from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $37.5M, up 49.5% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with inorganic acid esters
US imports of HS 2920 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 30 countries: $274M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | $52M | 19% |
| 2. France | $38.7M | 14.1% |
| 3. Singapore | $36.5M | 13.3% |
| 4. India | $34.6M | 12.6% |
| 5. South Korea | $31.2M | 11.4% |
| 6. Germany | $23.6M | 8.6% |
| 7. Indonesia | $15.9M | 5.8% |
| 8. Taiwan | $9.5M | 3.5% |
US ports of entry
US ports for inorganic acid esters from India
Top US ports for HS 2920 imports from India by value, 2025. 99% came by sea, 98% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $10.3M | 29.7% |
| Charleston, SC | $10.3M | 29.7% |
| Newark, NJ | $5.1M | 14.8% |
| Savannah, GA | $2.9M | 8.3% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $2.2M | 6.2% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $2M | 5.8% |
US duty
Duty paid on inorganic acid esters from India
Across all HS 2920 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 7.8% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 9% 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
Inorganic Acid Esters from India to the USA: FAQs
How much inorganic acid esters does the US import from India?
$34.6M in 2025 (HS 2920), which made India the 4th largest supplier of 30 countries with 12.6% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $37.5M, up 49.5% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for inorganic acid esters in the US market?
China (19%), France (14.1%), Singapore (13.3%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on inorganic acid esters from India?
On average, the duty paid was 7.8% of the value of inorganic acid esters from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (9% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 2920: 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 inorganic acid esters from India?
Houston, TX (29.7%), Charleston, SC (29.7%), Newark, NJ (14.8%) took the most by value in 2025. About 99% arrived by sea and 1% 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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