India to USA trade data · HS 3923
Exporting Plastic Packaging (Bottles, Caps & Containers) from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $240M of plastic packaging (bottles, caps & containers) (HS 3923) from India, 2.6% of all US imports of this product, making India the 8th largest supplier of 134 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $240M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -25.4%
- India's rank
- 8th of 134
- Share of US imports
- 2.6%
- Average duty paid
- 18.8%
- Shipped by sea
- 94%
Five-year trend
US imports of plastic packaging (bottles, caps & containers) from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $129M, down 25.4% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with plastic packaging (bottles, caps & containers)
US imports of HS 3923 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 134 countries: $9.25B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Canada | $2.22B | 24% |
| 2. Mexico | $1.76B | 19% |
| 3. China | $1.63B | 17.7% |
| 4. Taiwan | $483M | 5.2% |
| 5. Vietnam | $454M | 4.9% |
| 6. Thailand | $380M | 4.1% |
| 7. South Korea | $332M | 3.6% |
| 8. India | $240M | 2.6% |
US ports of entry
US ports for plastic packaging (bottles, caps & containers) from India
Top US ports for HS 3923 imports from India by value, 2025. 94% came by sea, 98% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $81.5M | 34% |
| Savannah, GA | $34.6M | 14.4% |
| Houston, TX | $24.1M | 10.1% |
| New York, NY | $21.3M | 8.9% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $20.3M | 8.5% |
| Charleston, SC | $11.3M | 4.7% |
US duty
Duty paid on plastic packaging (bottles, caps & containers) from India
Across all HS 3923 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 18.8% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 17.8% 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 Packaging (Bottles, Caps & Containers) from India to the USA: FAQs
How much plastic packaging (bottles, caps & containers) does the US import from India?
$240M in 2025 (HS 3923), which made India the 8th largest supplier of 134 countries with 2.6% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $129M, down 25.4% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for plastic packaging (bottles, caps & containers) in the US market?
Canada (24%), Mexico (19%), China (17.7%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on plastic packaging (bottles, caps & containers) from India?
On average, the duty paid was 18.8% of the value of plastic packaging (bottles, caps & containers) from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (17.8% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 3923: 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 packaging (bottles, caps & containers) from India?
Newark, NJ (34%), Savannah, GA (14.4%), Houston, TX (10.1%) took the most by value in 2025. About 94% arrived by sea and 6% 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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