India to USA trade data · HS 1301
Exporting Lac, Natural Gums & Resins from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $26.3M of lac, natural gums & resins (HS 1301) from India, 18.8% of all US imports of this product, making India the 2nd largest supplier of 47 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $26.3M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -66.8%
- India's rank
- 2nd of 47
- Share of US imports
- 18.8%
- Average duty paid
- 16.3%
- Shipped by sea
- 98%
Five-year trend
US imports of lac, natural gums & resins from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $6.8M, down 66.8% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with lac, natural gums & resins
US imports of HS 1301 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 47 countries: $140M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. France | $50.5M | 36.1% |
| 2. India | $26.3M | 18.8% |
| 3. Chad | $15.3M | 10.9% |
| 4. Sudan | $11.4M | 8.2% |
| 5. Germany | $7.4M | 5.3% |
| 6. Thailand | $5.8M | 4.2% |
| 7. Greece | $4.8M | 3.4% |
| 8. United Kingdom | $4.5M | 3.2% |
US ports of entry
US ports for lac, natural gums & resins from India
Top US ports for HS 1301 imports from India by value, 2025. 98% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $14.2M | 54.1% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $5.8M | 22.1% |
| Newark, NJ | $2.2M | 8.5% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $1.3M | 5.1% |
| Long Beach, CA | $1M | 3.8% |
| Port Huron, MI | $232K | 0.9% |
US duty
Duty paid on lac, natural gums & resins from India
Across all HS 1301 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 16.3% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 14.3% 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
Lac, Natural Gums & Resins from India to the USA: FAQs
How much lac, natural gums & resins does the US import from India?
$26.3M in 2025 (HS 1301), which made India the 2nd largest supplier of 47 countries with 18.8% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $6.8M, down 66.8% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for lac, natural gums & resins in the US market?
France (36.1%), Chad (10.9%), Sudan (8.2%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on lac, natural gums & resins from India?
On average, the duty paid was 16.3% of the value of lac, natural gums & resins from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (14.3% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 1301: 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 lac, natural gums & resins from India?
Boston, MA (54.1%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (22.1%), Newark, NJ (8.5%) took the most by value in 2025. About 98% 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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