India to USA trade data · HS 0409
Exporting Natural Honey from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $170M of natural honey (HS 0409) from India, 25.8% of all US imports of this product, making India the largest supplier of 72 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $170M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -32.6%
- India's rank
- 1st of 72
- Share of US imports
- 25.8%
- Average duty paid
- 14.4%
- Shipped by sea
- 100%
Five-year trend
US imports of natural honey from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $89.8M, down 32.6% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with natural honey
US imports of HS 0409 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 72 countries: $657M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. India | $170M | 25.8% |
| 2. Argentina | $133M | 20.2% |
| 3. Brazil | $99.3M | 15.1% |
| 4. New Zealand | $77.5M | 11.8% |
| 5. Vietnam | $29.5M | 4.5% |
| 6. Mexico | $26.7M | 4.1% |
| 7. Uruguay | $20.7M | 3.1% |
| 8. Canada | $20.1M | 3.1% |
US ports of entry
US ports for natural honey from India
Top US ports for HS 0409 imports from India by value, 2025. 100% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $79.4M | 46.8% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $35.3M | 20.8% |
| Houston, TX | $15.1M | 8.9% |
| Seattle, WA | $7.6M | 4.5% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $7.5M | 4.4% |
| New York, NY | $6.6M | 3.9% |
US duty
Duty paid on natural honey from India
Across all HS 0409 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 14.4% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 10.7% 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 Honey from India to the USA: FAQs
How much natural honey does the US import from India?
$170M in 2025 (HS 0409), which made India the largest supplier of 72 countries with 25.8% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $89.8M, down 32.6% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for natural honey in the US market?
Argentina (20.2%), Brazil (15.1%), New Zealand (11.8%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on natural honey from India?
On average, the duty paid was 14.4% of the value of natural honey from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (10.7% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 0409: 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 honey from India?
Newark, NJ (46.8%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (20.8%), Houston, TX (8.9%) took the most by value in 2025. About 100% arrived by sea.
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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