India to USA trade data · HS 3916
Exporting Plastic Rods & Profiles from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $13.4M of plastic rods & profiles (HS 3916) from India, 1.7% of all US imports of this product, making India the 7th largest supplier of 73 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $13.4M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -64.6%
- India's rank
- 7th of 73
- Share of US imports
- 1.7%
- Average duty paid
- 23.2%
- Shipped by sea
- 98%
Five-year trend
US imports of plastic rods & profiles from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $4.1M, down 64.6% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with plastic rods & profiles
US imports of HS 3916 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 73 countries: $782M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Canada | $493M | 63% |
| 2. China | $86.3M | 11% |
| 3. Germany | $30.2M | 3.9% |
| 4. Mexico | $24.5M | 3.1% |
| 5. Vietnam | $18.9M | 2.4% |
| 6. United Kingdom | $17M | 2.2% |
| 7. India | $13.4M | 1.7% |
| 8. Italy | $10.9M | 1.4% |
US ports of entry
US ports for plastic rods & profiles from India
Top US ports for HS 3916 imports from India by value, 2025. 98% came by sea, 98% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $6.9M | 51% |
| Charleston, SC | $2.4M | 18% |
| Newark, NJ | $2.3M | 17.4% |
| Savannah, GA | $721K | 5.4% |
| Houston, TX | $392K | 2.9% |
| New York, NY | $228K | 1.7% |
US duty
Duty paid on plastic rods & profiles from India
Across all HS 3916 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 23.2% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 16.1% 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
Plastic Rods & Profiles from India to the USA: FAQs
How much plastic rods & profiles does the US import from India?
$13.4M in 2025 (HS 3916), which made India the 7th largest supplier of 73 countries with 1.7% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $4.1M, down 64.6% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for plastic rods & profiles in the US market?
Canada (63%), China (11%), Germany (3.9%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on plastic rods & profiles from India?
On average, the duty paid was 23.2% of the value of plastic rods & profiles from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (16.1% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 3916: 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 rods & profiles from India?
Norfolk-Newport News, VA (51%), Charleston, SC (18%), Newark, NJ (17.4%) took the most by value in 2025. About 98% arrived by sea and 2% 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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