India to USA trade data · HS 3920
Exporting Plastic Sheets, Film & Foil from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $187M of plastic sheets, film & foil (HS 3920) from India, 3.2% of all US imports of this product, making India the 9th largest supplier of 102 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $187M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -28.9%
- India's rank
- 9th of 102
- Share of US imports
- 3.2%
- Average duty paid
- 19.5%
- Shipped by sea
- 98%
Five-year trend
US imports of plastic sheets, film & foil from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $103M, down 28.9% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with plastic sheets, film & foil
US imports of HS 3920 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 102 countries: $5.93B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Canada | $1.44B | 24.3% |
| 2. Mexico | $813M | 13.7% |
| 3. Germany | $364M | 6.1% |
| 4. South Korea | $335M | 5.6% |
| 5. China | $313M | 5.3% |
| 6. Japan | $304M | 5.1% |
| 7. Oman | $289M | 4.9% |
| 8. Vietnam | $246M | 4.1% |
| 9th. India | $187M | 3.2% |
US ports of entry
US ports for plastic sheets, film & foil from India
Top US ports for HS 3920 imports from India by value, 2025. 98% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $70.4M | 37.6% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $54.4M | 29.1% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $14.4M | 7.7% |
| Charleston, SC | $10.4M | 5.6% |
| New York, NY | $9.9M | 5.3% |
| Savannah, GA | $9.5M | 5.1% |
US duty
Duty paid on plastic sheets, film & foil from India
Across all HS 3920 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 19.5% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 17.2% 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 Sheets, Film & Foil from India to the USA: FAQs
How much plastic sheets, film & foil does the US import from India?
$187M in 2025 (HS 3920), which made India the 9th largest supplier of 102 countries with 3.2% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $103M, down 28.9% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for plastic sheets, film & foil in the US market?
Canada (24.3%), Mexico (13.7%), Germany (6.1%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on plastic sheets, film & foil from India?
On average, the duty paid was 19.5% of the value of plastic sheets, film & foil from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (17.2% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 3920: 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 sheets, film & foil from India?
Newark, NJ (37.6%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (29.1%), Los Angeles, CA (7.7%) 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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