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Exporting cashews, nuts and dried fruit from India to the USA
The US imported $67.3M of cashews, nuts and dried fruit from India in 2025, 1.2% of its imports of the main products in this sector. Processed cashew kernels are the main product here, along with other nuts, dried fruit and preserved nuts.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $67.3M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -23.8%
- India's share
- 1.2%
- Average duty paid
- 8.5%
- Shipped by sea
- 99%
Five-year trend
US imports of cashews, nuts and dried fruit from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $37.7M, down 23.8% on the same months last year.
US ports
Where it enters the US
| US port | Share |
|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | 41.9% |
| Los Angeles, CA | 14.1% |
| Oakland, CA | 10.6% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | 6.9% |
| New York, NY | 6.4% |
| Savannah, GA | 5.9% |
Requirements
US rules for cashews, nuts and dried fruit
- FDAThe food facility must be registered with the FDA, and every shipment needs FDA prior notice before it arrives. FDA can sample food at the border and refuse entry.
- FDAFDA checks nuts for aflatoxin and salmonella.
- CBPAn Importer Security Filing must reach CBP at least 24 hours before the container is loaded in India.
- CBPGoods and their retail packaging must show the country of origin in English, for example "Made in India".
On the Indian side
- Cashew exporters register with the Cashew Export Promotion Council of India.
Packing and shipping
- Cashew kernels are usually vacuum- or nitrogen-packed in tins or pouches and ship in 20-foot dry containers.
Questions
Cashews, Nuts and Dried Fruit from India to the USA: FAQs
How much cashews, nuts and dried fruit does the US import from India?
$67.3M in 2025, led by preserved fruits & nuts. Jan–Aug 2026: $37.7M, down 23.8% on the same months last year.
What US rules apply to cashews, nuts and dried fruit from India?
FDA: The food facility must be registered with the FDA, and every shipment needs FDA prior notice before it arrives. FDA can sample food at the border and refuse entry. FDA: FDA checks nuts for aflatoxin and salmonella. CBP: An Importer Security Filing must reach CBP at least 24 hours before the container is loaded in India. CBP: Goods and their retail packaging must show the country of origin in English, for example "Made in India".
What do Indian exporters of cashews, nuts and dried fruit need to do?
Cashew exporters register with the Cashew Export Promotion Council of India.
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.
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