India to USA trade data · HS 3206
Exporting Pigments & Colour Preparations from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $21.8M of pigments & colour preparations (HS 3206) from India, 2.4% of all US imports of this product, making India the 11th largest supplier of 53 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $21.8M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -30.1%
- India's rank
- 11th of 53
- Share of US imports
- 2.4%
- Average duty paid
- 11.8%
- Shipped by sea
- 98%
Five-year trend
US imports of pigments & colour preparations from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $12.3M, down 30.1% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with pigments & colour preparations
US imports of HS 3206 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 53 countries: $907M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Canada | $360M | 39.7% |
| 2. Germany | $109M | 12% |
| 3. Mexico | $60.3M | 6.6% |
| 4. China | $56.9M | 6.3% |
| 5. Japan | $41.4M | 4.6% |
| 6. Belgium | $31.3M | 3.4% |
| 7. Spain | $29.7M | 3.3% |
| 8. United Kingdom | $28.3M | 3.1% |
| 11th. India | $21.8M | 2.4% |
US ports of entry
US ports for pigments & colour preparations from India
Top US ports for HS 3206 imports from India by value, 2025. 98% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $8.2M | 37.6% |
| Savannah, GA | $4.6M | 21% |
| Houston, TX | $2.4M | 10.9% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $2.3M | 10.6% |
| Charleston, SC | $2.1M | 9.7% |
| New York, NY | $1.4M | 6.5% |
US duty
Duty paid on pigments & colour preparations from India
Across all HS 3206 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 11.8% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 7.1% 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
Pigments & Colour Preparations from India to the USA: FAQs
How much pigments & colour preparations does the US import from India?
$21.8M in 2025 (HS 3206), which made India the 11th largest supplier of 53 countries with 2.4% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $12.3M, down 30.1% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for pigments & colour preparations in the US market?
Canada (39.7%), Germany (12%), Mexico (6.6%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on pigments & colour preparations from India?
On average, the duty paid was 11.8% of the value of pigments & colour preparations from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (7.1% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 3206: 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 pigments & colour preparations from India?
Newark, NJ (37.6%), Savannah, GA (21%), Houston, TX (10.9%) took the most by value in 2025. About 98% arrived by sea and 1% 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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