India to USA trade data · HS 2904
Exporting Nitrated & Sulphonated Hydrocarbons from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $30.9M of nitrated & sulphonated hydrocarbons (HS 2904) from India, 32.8% of all US imports of this product, making India the largest supplier of 23 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $30.9M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -42.3%
- India's rank
- 1st of 23
- Share of US imports
- 32.8%
- Average duty paid
- 18.8%
- Shipped by sea
- 71%
Five-year trend
US imports of nitrated & sulphonated hydrocarbons from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $13.7M, down 42.3% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with nitrated & sulphonated hydrocarbons
US imports of HS 2904 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 23 countries: $94.4M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. India | $30.9M | 32.8% |
| 2. Portugal | $15.6M | 16.5% |
| 3. China | $9.9M | 10.5% |
| 4. Germany | $7.2M | 7.6% |
| 5. France | $6.3M | 6.6% |
| 6. South Korea | $4M | 4.2% |
| 7. Japan | $3.8M | 4% |
| 8. Vietnam | $3.7M | 4% |
US ports of entry
US ports for nitrated & sulphonated hydrocarbons from India
Top US ports for HS 2904 imports from India by value, 2025. 71% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, NC | $12.9M | 41.7% |
| Champlain-Rouses Point, NY | $6M | 19.5% |
| Charleston, SC | $3.2M | 10.5% |
| Port Manatee, FL | $2.3M | 7.5% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $1.8M | 5.9% |
| Atlanta, GA | $1.4M | 4.5% |
US duty
Duty paid on nitrated & sulphonated hydrocarbons from India
Across all HS 2904 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 18.8% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 13.3% 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
Nitrated & Sulphonated Hydrocarbons from India to the USA: FAQs
How much nitrated & sulphonated hydrocarbons does the US import from India?
$30.9M in 2025 (HS 2904), which made India the largest supplier of 23 countries with 32.8% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $13.7M, down 42.3% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for nitrated & sulphonated hydrocarbons in the US market?
Portugal (16.5%), China (10.5%), Germany (7.6%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on nitrated & sulphonated hydrocarbons from India?
On average, the duty paid was 18.8% of the value of nitrated & sulphonated hydrocarbons from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (13.3% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 2904: 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 nitrated & sulphonated hydrocarbons from India?
Wilmington, NC (41.7%), Champlain-Rouses Point, NY (19.5%), Charleston, SC (10.5%) took the most by value in 2025. About 71% arrived by sea and 9% 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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