India to USA trade data · HS 0908
Exporting Nutmeg, Mace & Cardamom from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $18.4M of nutmeg, mace & cardamom (HS 0908) from India, 29.9% of all US imports of this product, making India the 2nd largest supplier of 31 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $18.4M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +4.5%
- India's rank
- 2nd of 31
- Share of US imports
- 29.9%
- Average duty paid
- 0.2%
- Shipped by sea
- 98%
Five-year trend
US imports of nutmeg, mace & cardamom from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $13.9M, up 4.5% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with nutmeg, mace & cardamom
US imports of HS 0908 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 31 countries: $61.3M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Guatemala | $23.4M | 38.2% |
| 2. India | $18.4M | 29.9% |
| 3. Indonesia | $12.2M | 20% |
| 4. Vietnam | $3M | 5% |
| 5. United Kingdom | $680K | 1.1% |
| 6. Honduras | $634K | 1% |
| 7. Grenada | $581K | 0.9% |
| 8. Sri Lanka | $356K | 0.6% |
US ports of entry
US ports for nutmeg, mace & cardamom from India
Top US ports for HS 0908 imports from India by value, 2025. 98% came by sea, 99% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $8.5M | 46.2% |
| Tacoma, WA | $2.1M | 11.6% |
| New York, NY | $1.4M | 7.7% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $1.4M | 7.4% |
| Oakland, CA | $1.1M | 6.3% |
| Houston, TX | $1.1M | 6% |
US duty
Duty paid on nutmeg, mace & cardamom from India
Across all HS 0908 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 0.2% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 9.1% 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
Nutmeg, Mace & Cardamom from India to the USA: FAQs
How much nutmeg, mace & cardamom does the US import from India?
$18.4M in 2025 (HS 0908), which made India the 2nd largest supplier of 31 countries with 29.9% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $13.9M, up 4.5% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for nutmeg, mace & cardamom in the US market?
Guatemala (38.2%), Indonesia (20%), Vietnam (5%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on nutmeg, mace & cardamom from India?
On average, the duty paid was 0.2% of the value of nutmeg, mace & cardamom from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (9.1% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 0908: 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 nutmeg, mace & cardamom from India?
Newark, NJ (46.2%), Tacoma, WA (11.6%), New York, NY (7.7%) took the most by value in 2025. About 98% arrived by sea and 2% 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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