India to USA trade data · HS 1106
Exporting Pulse & Root Flours (Besan) from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $10.8M of pulse & root flours (besan) (HS 1106) from India, 12.9% of all US imports of this product, making India the 2nd largest supplier of 72 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $10.8M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -26.7%
- India's rank
- 2nd of 72
- Share of US imports
- 12.9%
- Average duty paid
- 17.6%
- Shipped by sea
- 98%
Five-year trend
US imports of pulse & root flours (besan) from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $5.7M, down 26.7% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with pulse & root flours (besan)
US imports of HS 1106 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 72 countries: $83.9M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Canada | $24.2M | 28.9% |
| 2. India | $10.8M | 12.9% |
| 3. Brazil | $8.7M | 10.4% |
| 4. Thailand | $5.1M | 6.1% |
| 5. Peru | $4.1M | 4.8% |
| 6. UAE | $3.9M | 4.7% |
| 7. Mexico | $3.4M | 4.1% |
| 8. China | $2.9M | 3.5% |
US ports of entry
US ports for pulse & root flours (besan) from India
Top US ports for HS 1106 imports from India by value, 2025. 98% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $4.5M | 41.1% |
| New York, NY | $1.3M | 11.6% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $1.2M | 10.9% |
| Houston, TX | $977K | 9% |
| Savannah, GA | $885K | 8.2% |
| Oakland, CA | $777K | 7.2% |
US duty
Duty paid on pulse & root flours (besan) from India
Across all HS 1106 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 17.6% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 21.2% 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
Pulse & Root Flours (Besan) from India to the USA: FAQs
How much pulse & root flours (besan) does the US import from India?
$10.8M in 2025 (HS 1106), which made India the 2nd largest supplier of 72 countries with 12.9% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $5.7M, down 26.7% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for pulse & root flours (besan) in the US market?
Canada (28.9%), Brazil (10.4%), Thailand (6.1%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on pulse & root flours (besan) from India?
On average, the duty paid was 17.6% of the value of pulse & root flours (besan) from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (21.2% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 1106: 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 pulse & root flours (besan) from India?
Newark, NJ (41.1%), New York, NY (11.6%), Los Angeles, CA (10.9%) took the most by value in 2025. About 98% 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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