India to USA trade data · HS 0713
Exporting Pulses & Lentils from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $68.6M of pulses & lentils (HS 0713) from India, 13.3% of all US imports of this product, making India the 2nd largest supplier of 77 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $68.6M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -27.9%
- India's rank
- 2nd of 77
- Share of US imports
- 13.3%
- Average duty paid
- 15.9%
- Shipped by sea
- 93%
Five-year trend
US imports of pulses & lentils from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $37.1M, down 27.9% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with pulses & lentils
US imports of HS 0713 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 77 countries: $514M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Canada | $260M | 50.5% |
| 2. India | $68.6M | 13.3% |
| 3. Mexico | $35M | 6.8% |
| 4. Nicaragua | $29.7M | 5.8% |
| 5. China | $18M | 3.5% |
| 6. Peru | $13.4M | 2.6% |
| 7. UAE | $9.2M | 1.8% |
| 8. Türkiye | $8.3M | 1.6% |
US ports of entry
US ports for pulses & lentils from India
Top US ports for HS 0713 imports from India by value, 2025. 93% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $20.6M | 30% |
| Houston, TX | $14.4M | 20.9% |
| Oakland, CA | $9.9M | 14.5% |
| Savannah, GA | $5.3M | 7.7% |
| Baltimore, MD | $3.7M | 5.4% |
| New York, NY | $3.7M | 5.3% |
US duty
Duty paid on pulses & lentils from India
Across all HS 0713 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 15.9% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 14% 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
Pulses & Lentils from India to the USA: FAQs
How much pulses & lentils does the US import from India?
$68.6M in 2025 (HS 0713), which made India the 2nd largest supplier of 77 countries with 13.3% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $37.1M, down 27.9% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for pulses & lentils in the US market?
Canada (50.5%), Mexico (6.8%), Nicaragua (5.8%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on pulses & lentils from India?
On average, the duty paid was 15.9% of the value of pulses & lentils from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (14% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 0713: 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 pulses & lentils from India?
Newark, NJ (30%), Houston, TX (20.9%), Oakland, CA (14.5%) took the most by value in 2025. About 93% 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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