India to USA trade data · HS 2811
Exporting Inorganic Acids from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $18.3M of inorganic acids (HS 2811) from India, 2.9% of all US imports of this product, making India the 8th largest supplier of 51 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $18.3M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -18.7%
- India's rank
- 8th of 51
- Share of US imports
- 2.9%
- Average duty paid
- 10.2%
- Shipped by sea
- 97%
Five-year trend
US imports of inorganic acids from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $11.1M, down 18.7% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with inorganic acids
US imports of HS 2811 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 51 countries: $636M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | $163M | 25.7% |
| 2. Mexico | $155M | 24.4% |
| 3. Japan | $60M | 9.4% |
| 4. Germany | $55M | 8.7% |
| 5. Taiwan | $27.5M | 4.3% |
| 6. Austria | $20.8M | 3.3% |
| 7. Canada | $20.7M | 3.3% |
| 8. India | $18.3M | 2.9% |
US ports of entry
US ports for inorganic acids from India
Top US ports for HS 2811 imports from India by value, 2025. 97% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | $7M | 38.6% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $3.1M | 16.8% |
| Newark, NJ | $2.9M | 15.8% |
| Houston, TX | $2.8M | 15.6% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $750K | 4.1% |
| Tacoma, WA | $502K | 2.7% |
US duty
Duty paid on inorganic acids from India
Across all HS 2811 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 10.2% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 9.1% 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 Acids from India to the USA: FAQs
How much inorganic acids does the US import from India?
$18.3M in 2025 (HS 2811), which made India the 8th largest supplier of 51 countries with 2.9% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $11.1M, down 18.7% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for inorganic acids in the US market?
China (25.7%), Mexico (24.4%), Japan (9.4%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on inorganic acids from India?
On average, the duty paid was 10.2% of the value of inorganic acids from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (9.1% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 2811: 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 acids from India?
Savannah, GA (38.6%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (16.8%), Newark, NJ (15.8%) took the most by value in 2025. About 97% arrived by sea and 2% 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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