India to USA trade data · HS 2942
Exporting Organic Compounds (APIs) from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $41.4M of organic compounds (APIs) (HS 2942) from India, 49.4% of all US imports of this product, making India the largest supplier of 35 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $41.4M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -10.3%
- India's rank
- 1st of 35
- Share of US imports
- 49.4%
- Average duty paid
- 3.6%
- Shipped by sea
- 47%
Five-year trend
US imports of organic compounds (APIs) from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $24.1M, down 10.3% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with organic compounds (APIs)
US imports of HS 2942 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 35 countries: $83.9M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. India | $41.4M | 49.4% |
| 2. Belgium | $9.2M | 11% |
| 3. Spain | $5M | 5.9% |
| 4. China | $4.4M | 5.2% |
| 5. Japan | $3.2M | 3.8% |
| 6. Italy | $2.9M | 3.5% |
| 7. Switzerland | $2.5M | 3% |
| 8. Taiwan | $2.5M | 2.9% |
US ports of entry
US ports for organic compounds (APIs) from India
Top US ports for HS 2942 imports from India by value, 2025. 47% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| JFK International Airport, NY | $11.4M | 27.6% |
| Newark, NJ | $9.2M | 22.3% |
| Charleston, SC | $9M | 21.8% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $2.1M | 5% |
| New Orleans, LA | $2M | 4.8% |
| New York, NY | $1.5M | 3.5% |
US duty
Duty paid on organic compounds (APIs) from India
Across all HS 2942 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 3.6% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 2.1% 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
Organic Compounds (APIs) from India to the USA: FAQs
How much organic compounds (APIs) does the US import from India?
$41.4M in 2025 (HS 2942), which made India the largest supplier of 35 countries with 49.4% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $24.1M, down 10.3% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for organic compounds (APIs) in the US market?
Belgium (11%), Spain (5.9%), China (5.2%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on organic compounds (APIs) from India?
On average, the duty paid was 3.6% of the value of organic compounds (APIs) from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (2.1% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 2942: 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 organic compounds (APIs) from India?
JFK International Airport, NY (27.6%), Newark, NJ (22.3%), Charleston, SC (21.8%) took the most by value in 2025. About 47% arrived by sea and 53% 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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