India to USA trade data · HS 3203
Exporting Natural Dyes & Colourants from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $62.2M of natural dyes & colourants (HS 3203) from India, 24.8% of all US imports of this product, making India the largest supplier of 50 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $62.2M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +37.4%
- India's rank
- 1st of 50
- Share of US imports
- 24.8%
- Average duty paid
- 3.9%
- Shipped by sea
- 70%
Five-year trend
US imports of natural dyes & colourants from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $57.5M, up 37.4% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with natural dyes & colourants
US imports of HS 3203 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 50 countries: $251M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. India | $62.2M | 24.8% |
| 2. Peru | $31.3M | 12.5% |
| 3. Italy | $22.5M | 9% |
| 4. Netherlands | $22.4M | 8.9% |
| 5. China | $17.1M | 6.8% |
| 6. New Zealand | $15.7M | 6.2% |
| 7. Israel | $11.1M | 4.4% |
| 8. Türkiye | $9.6M | 3.8% |
US ports of entry
US ports for natural dyes & colourants from India
Top US ports for HS 3203 imports from India by value, 2025. 70% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $26.8M | 43.1% |
| Chicago, IL | $10.7M | 17.2% |
| New York, NY | $8.9M | 14.3% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $7.7M | 12.3% |
| Los Angeles International Airport, CA | $3.3M | 5.3% |
| Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY | $1.7M | 2.7% |
US duty
Duty paid on natural dyes & colourants from India
Across all HS 3203 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 3.9% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 2% 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
Natural Dyes & Colourants from India to the USA: FAQs
How much natural dyes & colourants does the US import from India?
$62.2M in 2025 (HS 3203), which made India the largest supplier of 50 countries with 24.8% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $57.5M, up 37.4% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for natural dyes & colourants in the US market?
Peru (12.5%), Italy (9%), Netherlands (8.9%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on natural dyes & colourants from India?
On average, the duty paid was 3.9% of the value of natural dyes & colourants from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (2% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 3203: 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 natural dyes & colourants from India?
Newark, NJ (43.1%), Chicago, IL (17.2%), New York, NY (14.3%) took the most by value in 2025. About 70% arrived by sea and 26% 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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