India to USA trade data · HS 3006
Exporting Pharmaceutical Goods (Sutures, Kits) from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $134M of pharmaceutical goods (sutures, kits) (HS 3006) from India, 2.6% of all US imports of this product, making India the 11th largest supplier of 60 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $134M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -28.8%
- India's rank
- 11th of 60
- Share of US imports
- 2.6%
- Average duty paid
- 0.1%
- Shipped by sea
- 77%
Five-year trend
US imports of pharmaceutical goods (sutures, kits) from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $72.5M, down 28.8% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with pharmaceutical goods (sutures, kits)
US imports of HS 3006 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 60 countries: $5.17B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Netherlands | $974M | 18.8% |
| 2. Finland | $690M | 13.3% |
| 3. Germany | $618M | 11.9% |
| 4. Norway | $361M | 7% |
| 5. Ireland | $301M | 5.8% |
| 6. Italy | $282M | 5.4% |
| 7. Denmark | $248M | 4.8% |
| 8. Spain | $232M | 4.5% |
| 11th. India | $134M | 2.6% |
US ports of entry
US ports for pharmaceutical goods (sutures, kits) from India
Top US ports for HS 3006 imports from India by value, 2025. 77% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | $42.9M | 32.1% |
| Newark, NJ | $39.1M | 29.2% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $14.9M | 11.2% |
| Philadelphia International Airport, PA | $7.5M | 5.6% |
| Washington, DC | $6.9M | 5.2% |
| Charleston, SC | $6M | 4.5% |
US duty
Duty paid on pharmaceutical goods (sutures, kits) from India
Across all HS 3006 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 0.1% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 0.2% 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
Pharmaceutical Goods (Sutures, Kits) from India to the USA: FAQs
How much pharmaceutical goods (sutures, kits) does the US import from India?
$134M in 2025 (HS 3006), which made India the 11th largest supplier of 60 countries with 2.6% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $72.5M, down 28.8% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for pharmaceutical goods (sutures, kits) in the US market?
Netherlands (18.8%), Finland (13.3%), Germany (11.9%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on pharmaceutical goods (sutures, kits) from India?
On average, the duty paid was 0.1% of the value of pharmaceutical goods (sutures, kits) from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (0.2% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 3006: 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 pharmaceutical goods (sutures, kits) from India?
Savannah, GA (32.1%), Newark, NJ (29.2%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (11.2%) took the most by value in 2025. About 77% arrived by sea and 23% 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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