India to USA trade data · HS 3404
Exporting Prepared Waxes from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $27M of prepared waxes (HS 3404) from India, 9.3% of all US imports of this product, making India the 4th largest supplier of 45 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $27M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -50.1%
- India's rank
- 4th of 45
- Share of US imports
- 9.3%
- Average duty paid
- 15.5%
- Shipped by sea
- 97%
Five-year trend
US imports of prepared waxes from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $11M, down 50.1% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with prepared waxes
US imports of HS 3404 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 45 countries: $289M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Germany | $54.9M | 19% |
| 2. Canada | $46.1M | 16% |
| 3. Malaysia | $30.6M | 10.6% |
| 4. India | $27M | 9.3% |
| 5. South Korea | $26.1M | 9.1% |
| 6. Netherlands | $16.4M | 5.7% |
| 7. Japan | $12.2M | 4.2% |
| 8. France | $9.2M | 3.2% |
US ports of entry
US ports for prepared waxes from India
Top US ports for HS 3404 imports from India by value, 2025. 97% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $14.9M | 55.1% |
| Charleston, SC | $4.7M | 17.5% |
| Savannah, GA | $2.1M | 7.7% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $1.9M | 7.1% |
| New York, NY | $1.1M | 4% |
| Baltimore, MD | $1M | 3.8% |
US duty
Duty paid on prepared waxes from India
Across all HS 3404 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 15.5% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 10.5% 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 Waxes from India to the USA: FAQs
How much prepared waxes does the US import from India?
$27M in 2025 (HS 3404), which made India the 4th largest supplier of 45 countries with 9.3% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $11M, down 50.1% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for prepared waxes in the US market?
Germany (19%), Canada (16%), Malaysia (10.6%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on prepared waxes from India?
On average, the duty paid was 15.5% of the value of prepared waxes from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (10.5% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 3404: 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 waxes from India?
Newark, NJ (55.1%), Charleston, SC (17.5%), Savannah, GA (7.7%) took the most by value in 2025. About 97% arrived by sea and 3% 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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