India to USA trade data · HS 3004
Exporting Medicines (Packaged Dosage Forms) from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $14.6B of medicines (packaged dosage forms) (HS 3004) from India, 15.7% of all US imports of this product, making India the 2nd largest supplier of 69 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $14.6B
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -38.5%
- India's rank
- 2nd of 69
- Share of US imports
- 15.7%
- Average duty paid
- 0%
- Shipped by sea
- 41%
Five-year trend
US imports of medicines (packaged dosage forms) from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $6.7B, down 38.5% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with medicines (packaged dosage forms)
US imports of HS 3004 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 69 countries: $93.1B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Switzerland | $14.6B | 15.7% |
| 2. India | $14.6B | 15.7% |
| 3. Ireland | $13.4B | 14.4% |
| 4. Italy | $6.12B | 6.6% |
| 5. France | $5.37B | 5.8% |
| 6. Germany | $4.88B | 5.2% |
| 7. Singapore | $3.8B | 4.1% |
| 8. China | $3.63B | 3.9% |
US ports of entry
US ports for medicines (packaged dosage forms) from India
Top US ports for HS 3004 imports from India by value, 2025. 41% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $2.81B | 19.3% |
| Savannah, GA | $2.46B | 16.8% |
| JFK International Airport, NY | $2.33B | 15.9% |
| Newark, NJ | $1.98B | 13.6% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $1.06B | 7.3% |
| Port Huron, MI | $814M | 5.6% |
US duty
Duty paid on medicines (packaged dosage forms) from India
Across all HS 3004 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 0% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 0% 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
Medicines (Packaged Dosage Forms) from India to the USA: FAQs
How much medicines (packaged dosage forms) does the US import from India?
$14.6B in 2025 (HS 3004), which made India the 2nd largest supplier of 69 countries with 15.7% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $6.7B, down 38.5% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for medicines (packaged dosage forms) in the US market?
Switzerland (15.7%), Ireland (14.4%), Italy (6.6%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on medicines (packaged dosage forms) from India?
On average, the duty paid was 0% of the value of medicines (packaged dosage forms) from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (0% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 3004: 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 medicines (packaged dosage forms) from India?
Chicago, IL (19.3%), Savannah, GA (16.8%), JFK International Airport, NY (15.9%) took the most by value in 2025. About 41% arrived by sea and 51% 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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