India to USA trade data · HS 2917
Exporting Polycarboxylic Acids from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $89.3M of polycarboxylic acids (HS 2917) from India, 9.8% of all US imports of this product, making India the 5th largest supplier of 42 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $89.3M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -11.5%
- India's rank
- 5th of 42
- Share of US imports
- 9.8%
- Average duty paid
- 16.9%
- Shipped by sea
- 99%
Five-year trend
US imports of polycarboxylic acids from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $52.8M, down 11.5% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with polycarboxylic acids
US imports of HS 2917 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 42 countries: $913M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mexico | $247M | 27% |
| 2. South Korea | $142M | 15.6% |
| 3. China | $130M | 14.2% |
| 4. Canada | $89.8M | 9.8% |
| 5. India | $89.3M | 9.8% |
| 6. Germany | $53.9M | 5.9% |
| 7. Spain | $42.8M | 4.7% |
| 8. Taiwan | $24.1M | 2.6% |
US ports of entry
US ports for polycarboxylic acids from India
Top US ports for HS 2917 imports from India by value, 2025. 99% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $50.9M | 57% |
| Newark, NJ | $17.4M | 19.5% |
| Houston, TX | $8.2M | 9.1% |
| Savannah, GA | $3.8M | 4.2% |
| Charleston, SC | $3.2M | 3.6% |
| New York, NY | $2.3M | 2.5% |
US duty
Duty paid on polycarboxylic acids from India
Across all HS 2917 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 16.9% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 17.7% 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
Polycarboxylic Acids from India to the USA: FAQs
How much polycarboxylic acids does the US import from India?
$89.3M in 2025 (HS 2917), which made India the 5th largest supplier of 42 countries with 9.8% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $52.8M, down 11.5% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for polycarboxylic acids in the US market?
Mexico (27%), South Korea (15.6%), China (14.2%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on polycarboxylic acids from India?
On average, the duty paid was 16.9% of the value of polycarboxylic acids from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (17.7% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 2917: 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 polycarboxylic acids from India?
Norfolk-Newport News, VA (57%), Newark, NJ (19.5%), Houston, TX (9.1%) took the most by value in 2025. About 99% 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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