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Exporting organic chemicals from India to the USA
The US imported $3.83B of organic chemicals from India in 2025, 9.5% of its imports of the main products in this sector. Pharmaceutical intermediates, active ingredients and industrial organic chemicals, much of it from Gujarat and Maharashtra.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $3.83B
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -6.1%
- India's share
- 9.5%
- Average duty paid
- 7.8%
- Shipped by sea
- 81%
Five-year trend
US imports of organic chemicals from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $2.58B, down 6.1% on the same months last year.
Top products
What the US buys most
| Product | HS | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen Heterocyclic Compounds (APIs) | 2933 | $750M |
| Heterocyclic Compounds (APIs) | 2934 | $617M |
| Carboxylic Acids (Pharma Intermediates) | 2918 | $270M |
| Amide Compounds (Chemicals) | 2924 | $229M |
| Amine Compounds (Chemicals) | 2921 | $206M |
| Amino Compounds (Chemicals) | 2922 | $173M |
| Ketones & Quinones | 2914 | $145M |
| Halogenated Hydrocarbons | 2903 | $139M |
| Sulphonamides | 2935 | $137M |
| Saturated Acyclic Acids | 2915 | $106M |
US ports
Where it enters the US
| US port | Share |
|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | 24.9% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | 10.3% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 10.2% |
| Houston, TX | 10.1% |
| Charleston, SC | 8.5% |
| Savannah, GA | 7.5% |
Requirements
US rules for organic chemicals
- EPAThe US importer must certify that each chemical complies with the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), or that it is not subject to TSCA, at the time of entry.
- FDAActive pharmaceutical ingredients fall under FDA drug rules instead, including site registration.
- CBPAn Importer Security Filing must reach CBP at least 24 hours before the container is loaded in India.
Check before you quote
Several Indian chemicals, including glycine, melamine and hexamine, are under US antidumping or countervailing duty orders.
On the Indian side
- Provide a safety data sheet and the CAS number for each product; the buyer needs them for the TSCA certification.
Packing and shipping
- Many chemicals are dangerous goods: they need IMDG classification, labels, a dangerous goods declaration and carrier approval before booking.
- Liquids often ship in drums or IBCs, or in ISO tank containers for bulk.
Questions
Organic Chemicals and APIs from India to the USA: FAQs
How much organic chemicals does the US import from India?
$3.83B in 2025, led by nitrogen heterocyclic compounds (apis), heterocyclic compounds (apis), carboxylic acids (pharma intermediates). Jan–Aug 2026: $2.58B, down 6.1% on the same months last year.
What US rules apply to organic chemicals from India?
EPA: The US importer must certify that each chemical complies with the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), or that it is not subject to TSCA, at the time of entry. FDA: Active pharmaceutical ingredients fall under FDA drug rules instead, including site registration. CBP: An Importer Security Filing must reach CBP at least 24 hours before the container is loaded in India.
What do Indian exporters of organic chemicals need to do?
Provide a safety data sheet and the CAS number for each product; the buyer needs them for the TSCA certification.
Are there extra US duties on organic chemicals from India?
Several Indian chemicals, including glycine, melamine and hexamine, are under US antidumping or 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 organic chemicals 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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