India to USA trade data · HS 2926
Exporting Nitrile Compounds from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $39.3M of nitrile compounds (HS 2926) from India, 13.6% of all US imports of this product, making India the 2nd largest supplier of 27 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $39.3M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -29.6%
- India's rank
- 2nd of 27
- Share of US imports
- 13.6%
- Average duty paid
- 17.6%
- Shipped by sea
- 95%
Five-year trend
US imports of nitrile compounds from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $19.9M, down 29.6% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with nitrile compounds
US imports of HS 2926 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 27 countries: $290M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | $138M | 47.6% |
| 2. India | $39.3M | 13.6% |
| 3. Germany | $22.3M | 7.7% |
| 4. South Korea | $20.5M | 7.1% |
| 5. Japan | $14.8M | 5.1% |
| 6. United Kingdom | $14.7M | 5.1% |
| 7. Portugal | $12.5M | 4.3% |
| 8. Israel | $7M | 2.4% |
US ports of entry
US ports for nitrile compounds from India
Top US ports for HS 2926 imports from India by value, 2025. 95% came by sea, 99% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $17.9M | 45.6% |
| Charleston, SC | $5.1M | 13.1% |
| Houston, TX | $5M | 12.8% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $3.4M | 8.6% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $3.2M | 8.2% |
| Savannah, GA | $2M | 5% |
US duty
Duty paid on nitrile compounds from India
Across all HS 2926 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 17.6% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 14.9% 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
Nitrile Compounds from India to the USA: FAQs
How much nitrile compounds does the US import from India?
$39.3M in 2025 (HS 2926), which made India the 2nd largest supplier of 27 countries with 13.6% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $19.9M, down 29.6% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for nitrile compounds in the US market?
China (47.6%), Germany (7.7%), South Korea (7.1%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on nitrile compounds from India?
On average, the duty paid was 17.6% of the value of nitrile compounds from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (14.9% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 2926: 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 nitrile compounds from India?
Newark, NJ (45.6%), Charleston, SC (13.1%), Houston, TX (12.8%) took the most by value in 2025. About 95% arrived by sea and 5% 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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