India to USA trade data · HS 2005
Exporting Prepared Vegetables & Ready-to-Eat Foods from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $50.6M of prepared vegetables & ready-to-eat foods (HS 2005) from India, 2.5% of all US imports of this product, making India the 9th largest supplier of 99 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $50.6M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -30.9%
- India's rank
- 9th of 99
- Share of US imports
- 2.5%
- Average duty paid
- 23.9%
- Shipped by sea
- 100%
Five-year trend
US imports of prepared vegetables & ready-to-eat foods from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $26.7M, down 30.9% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with prepared vegetables & ready-to-eat foods
US imports of HS 2005 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 99 countries: $2.04B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Canada | $320M | 15.7% |
| 2. Spain | $248M | 12.2% |
| 3. Greece | $245M | 12% |
| 4. Mexico | $218M | 10.7% |
| 5. Peru | $192M | 9.4% |
| 6. China | $168M | 8.2% |
| 7. Italy | $110M | 5.4% |
| 8. Egypt | $61.8M | 3% |
| 9th. India | $50.6M | 2.5% |
US ports of entry
US ports for prepared vegetables & ready-to-eat foods from India
Top US ports for HS 2005 imports from India by value, 2025. 100% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $29M | 57.3% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $5.2M | 10.2% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $4.6M | 9.1% |
| Savannah, GA | $4.1M | 8% |
| New York, NY | $2M | 4% |
| Oakland, CA | $1.8M | 3.5% |
US duty
Duty paid on prepared vegetables & ready-to-eat foods from India
Across all HS 2005 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 23.9% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 20.2% 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
Prepared Vegetables & Ready-to-Eat Foods from India to the USA: FAQs
How much prepared vegetables & ready-to-eat foods does the US import from India?
$50.6M in 2025 (HS 2005), which made India the 9th largest supplier of 99 countries with 2.5% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $26.7M, down 30.9% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for prepared vegetables & ready-to-eat foods in the US market?
Canada (15.7%), Spain (12.2%), Greece (12%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on prepared vegetables & ready-to-eat foods from India?
On average, the duty paid was 23.9% of the value of prepared vegetables & ready-to-eat foods from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (20.2% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 2005: 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 prepared vegetables & ready-to-eat foods from India?
Newark, NJ (57.3%), Los Angeles, CA (10.2%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (9.1%) took the most by value in 2025. About 100% arrived by sea.
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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