India to USA trade data · HS 3808
Exporting Pesticides, Insecticides & Herbicides from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $208M of pesticides, insecticides & herbicides (HS 3808) from India, 13.1% of all US imports of this product, making India the 3rd largest supplier of 52 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $208M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -41.3%
- India's rank
- 3rd of 52
- Share of US imports
- 13.1%
- Average duty paid
- 25.2%
- Shipped by sea
- 94%
Five-year trend
US imports of pesticides, insecticides & herbicides from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $88.2M, down 41.3% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with pesticides, insecticides & herbicides
US imports of HS 3808 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 52 countries: $1.59B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | $240M | 15.1% |
| 2. Mexico | $240M | 15.1% |
| 3. India | $208M | 13.1% |
| 4. Canada | $155M | 9.7% |
| 5. Germany | $127M | 8% |
| 6. Israel | $89M | 5.6% |
| 7. France | $71.9M | 4.5% |
| 8. Colombia | $58M | 3.6% |
US ports of entry
US ports for pesticides, insecticides & herbicides from India
Top US ports for HS 3808 imports from India by value, 2025. 94% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | $74.5M | 35.8% |
| Newark, NJ | $53.9M | 25.9% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $29.7M | 14.3% |
| Savannah, GA | $13.8M | 6.6% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $6.9M | 3.3% |
| Brownsville, TX | $5.8M | 2.8% |
US duty
Duty paid on pesticides, insecticides & herbicides from India
Across all HS 3808 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 25.2% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 15.2% 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
Pesticides, Insecticides & Herbicides from India to the USA: FAQs
How much pesticides, insecticides & herbicides does the US import from India?
$208M in 2025 (HS 3808), which made India the 3rd largest supplier of 52 countries with 13.1% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $88.2M, down 41.3% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for pesticides, insecticides & herbicides in the US market?
China (15.1%), Mexico (15.1%), Canada (9.7%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on pesticides, insecticides & herbicides from India?
On average, the duty paid was 25.2% of the value of pesticides, insecticides & herbicides from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (15.2% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 3808: 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 pesticides, insecticides & herbicides from India?
Charleston, SC (35.8%), Newark, NJ (25.9%), Los Angeles, CA (14.3%) took the most by value in 2025. About 94% arrived by sea and 4% 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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