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Exporting agrochemicals from India to the USA
The US imported $208M of agrochemicals from India in 2025, 13.1% of its imports of the main products in this sector. Insecticides, fungicides and herbicides, as technical-grade products and formulations.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $208M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -41.3%
- India's share
- 13.1%
- Average duty paid
- 25.2%
- Shipped by sea
- 94%
Five-year trend
US imports of agrochemicals from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $88.2M, down 41.3% on the same months last year.
US ports
Where it enters the US
| US port | Share |
|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | 35.8% |
| Newark, NJ | 25.9% |
| Los Angeles, CA | 14.3% |
| Savannah, GA | 6.6% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | 3.3% |
| Brownsville, TX | 2.8% |
Requirements
US rules for agrochemicals
- EPAPesticides must be registered under FIFRA (or be for export-only or other permitted use), and the importer files an EPA Notice of Arrival before the shipment arrives.
- CBPAn Importer Security Filing must reach CBP at least 24 hours before the container is loaded in India.
Check before you quote
2,4-D (2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid) from India is under US antidumping and countervailing duty orders.
On the Indian side
- Provide the registration details and safety data sheets your buyer needs for the EPA filings.
Packing and shipping
- Most agrochemicals are dangerous goods and need IMDG documentation and carrier approval.
Questions
Agrochemicals from India to the USA: FAQs
How much agrochemicals does the US import from India?
$208M in 2025, led by pesticides, insecticides & herbicides. Jan–Aug 2026: $88.2M, down 41.3% on the same months last year.
What US rules apply to agrochemicals from India?
EPA: Pesticides must be registered under FIFRA (or be for export-only or other permitted use), and the importer files an EPA Notice of Arrival before the shipment arrives. CBP: An Importer Security Filing must reach CBP at least 24 hours before the container is loaded in India.
What do Indian exporters of agrochemicals need to do?
Provide the registration details and safety data sheets your buyer needs for the EPA filings.
Are there extra US duties on agrochemicals from India?
2,4-D (2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid) from India is under US antidumping and countervailing duty orders.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau international trade data (general imports, and duty calculated on imports for consumption), 2021–2025 and Jan–Aug 2026. Requirements summarised for guidance; check the agency rules for your exact product.
Exporting agrochemicals to the USA?
Atmavaan books the container, handles the export paperwork and can file the ISF and clear US customs for your buyer.
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