India to USA trade data · HS 1302
Exporting Plant Extracts & Guar Gum from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $459M of plant extracts & guar gum (HS 1302) from India, 29.9% of all US imports of this product, making India the largest supplier of 85 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $459M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -32.3%
- India's rank
- 1st of 85
- Share of US imports
- 29.9%
- Average duty paid
- 14.3%
- Shipped by sea
- 59%
Five-year trend
US imports of plant extracts & guar gum from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $256M, down 32.3% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with plant extracts & guar gum
US imports of HS 1302 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 85 countries: $1.53B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. India | $459M | 29.9% |
| 2. China | $286M | 18.7% |
| 3. France | $122M | 8% |
| 4. Spain | $113M | 7.4% |
| 5. Germany | $81.5M | 5.3% |
| 6. Italy | $80.4M | 5.2% |
| 7. Mexico | $79.8M | 5.2% |
| 8. Denmark | $35.5M | 2.3% |
US ports of entry
US ports for plant extracts & guar gum from India
Top US ports for HS 1302 imports from India by value, 2025. 59% came by sea, 97% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $136M | 29.6% |
| Houston, TX | $74.8M | 16.3% |
| San Francisco International Airport, CA | $48M | 10.4% |
| JFK International Airport, NY | $47.8M | 10.4% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $28.8M | 6.3% |
| New York, NY | $20.8M | 4.5% |
US duty
Duty paid on plant extracts & guar gum from India
Across all HS 1302 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 14.3% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 11.5% 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
Plant Extracts & Guar Gum from India to the USA: FAQs
How much plant extracts & guar gum does the US import from India?
$459M in 2025 (HS 1302), which made India the largest supplier of 85 countries with 29.9% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $256M, down 32.3% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for plant extracts & guar gum in the US market?
China (18.7%), France (8%), Spain (7.4%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on plant extracts & guar gum from India?
On average, the duty paid was 14.3% of the value of plant extracts & guar gum from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (11.5% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 1302: 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 plant extracts & guar gum from India?
Newark, NJ (29.6%), Houston, TX (16.3%), San Francisco International Airport, CA (10.4%) took the most by value in 2025. About 59% arrived by sea and 41% 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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