India to USA trade data · HS 3926
Exporting Plastic Articles from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $125M of plastic articles (HS 3926) from India, 0.9% of all US imports of this product, making India the 15th largest supplier of 166 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $125M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +13.7%
- India's rank
- 15th of 166
- Share of US imports
- 0.9%
- Average duty paid
- 20.9%
- Shipped by sea
- 80%
Five-year trend
US imports of plastic articles from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $93.9M, up 13.7% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with plastic articles
US imports of HS 3926 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 166 countries: $13.6B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | $5.18B | 38% |
| 2. Mexico | $2.36B | 17.3% |
| 3. Canada | $970M | 7.1% |
| 4. Vietnam | $701M | 5.1% |
| 5. Germany | $589M | 4.3% |
| 6. Japan | $418M | 3.1% |
| 7. South Korea | $380M | 2.8% |
| 8. Taiwan | $376M | 2.8% |
| 15th. India | $125M | 0.9% |
US ports of entry
US ports for plastic articles from India
Top US ports for HS 3926 imports from India by value, 2025. 80% came by sea, 98% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $28.8M | 23% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $16M | 12.8% |
| Savannah, GA | $13.6M | 10.8% |
| Houston, TX | $13.4M | 10.7% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $9.6M | 7.6% |
| Charleston, SC | $9.3M | 7.5% |
US duty
Duty paid on plastic articles from India
Across all HS 3926 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 20.9% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 23.6% 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
Plastic Articles from India to the USA: FAQs
How much plastic articles does the US import from India?
$125M in 2025 (HS 3926), which made India the 15th largest supplier of 166 countries with 0.9% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $93.9M, up 13.7% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for plastic articles in the US market?
China (38%), Mexico (17.3%), Canada (7.1%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on plastic articles from India?
On average, the duty paid was 20.9% of the value of plastic articles from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (23.6% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 3926: 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 plastic articles from India?
Newark, NJ (23%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (12.8%), Savannah, GA (10.8%) took the most by value in 2025. About 80% arrived by sea and 15% 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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