India to USA trade data · HS 1211
Exporting Medicinal & Herbal Plants from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $145M of medicinal & herbal plants (HS 1211) from India, 30% of all US imports of this product, making India the largest supplier of 101 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $145M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -28.8%
- India's rank
- 1st of 101
- Share of US imports
- 30%
- Average duty paid
- 15%
- Shipped by sea
- 98%
Five-year trend
US imports of medicinal & herbal plants from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $80.7M, down 28.8% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with medicinal & herbal plants
US imports of HS 1211 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 101 countries: $483M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. India | $145M | 30% |
| 2. Mexico | $58.9M | 12.2% |
| 3. Germany | $30.2M | 6.3% |
| 4. Egypt | $25.4M | 5.3% |
| 5. China | $24.5M | 5.1% |
| 6. Albania | $22.3M | 4.6% |
| 7. Colombia | $17.4M | 3.6% |
| 8. Vanuatu | $13.3M | 2.7% |
US ports of entry
US ports for medicinal & herbal plants from India
Top US ports for HS 1211 imports from India by value, 2025. 98% came by sea, 99% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $64.3M | 44.4% |
| Newark, NJ | $51.8M | 35.7% |
| Oakland, CA | $12.8M | 8.9% |
| New York, NY | $6.9M | 4.8% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $2.4M | 1.7% |
| Long Beach, CA | $974K | 0.7% |
US duty
Duty paid on medicinal & herbal plants from India
Across all HS 1211 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 15% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 12.9% 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
Medicinal & Herbal Plants from India to the USA: FAQs
How much medicinal & herbal plants does the US import from India?
$145M in 2025 (HS 1211), which made India the largest supplier of 101 countries with 30% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $80.7M, down 28.8% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for medicinal & herbal plants in the US market?
Mexico (12.2%), Germany (6.3%), Egypt (5.3%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on medicinal & herbal plants from India?
On average, the duty paid was 15% of the value of medicinal & herbal plants from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (12.9% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 1211: 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 medicinal & herbal plants from India?
Los Angeles, CA (44.4%), Newark, NJ (35.7%), Oakland, CA (8.9%) took the most by value in 2025. About 98% 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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