India to USA trade data · HS 1209
Exporting Seeds for Sowing from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $38.1M of seeds for sowing (HS 1209) from India, 6.9% of all US imports of this product, making India the 4th largest supplier of 82 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $38.1M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -17%
- India's rank
- 4th of 82
- Share of US imports
- 6.9%
- Average duty paid
- 10.4%
- Shipped by sea
- 10%
Five-year trend
US imports of seeds for sowing from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $26.1M, down 17% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with seeds for sowing
US imports of HS 1209 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 82 countries: $549M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Canada | $77.6M | 14.1% |
| 2. Netherlands | $69.7M | 12.7% |
| 3. Chile | $40.7M | 7.4% |
| 4. India | $38.1M | 6.9% |
| 5. France | $35.5M | 6.5% |
| 6. Denmark | $27.8M | 5.1% |
| 7. Italy | $24.7M | 4.5% |
| 8. Thailand | $24.6M | 4.5% |
US ports of entry
US ports for seeds for sowing from India
Top US ports for HS 1209 imports from India by value, 2025. 10% came by sea, 97% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco International Airport, CA | $17.3M | 45.3% |
| Los Angeles International Airport, CA | $6.4M | 16.8% |
| New Orleans, LA | $4.1M | 10.8% |
| Miami International Airport, FL | $3.3M | 8.5% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $1.5M | 4% |
| Newark, NJ | $1.4M | 3.7% |
US duty
Duty paid on seeds for sowing from India
Across all HS 1209 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 10.4% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 16.1% 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
Seeds for Sowing from India to the USA: FAQs
How much seeds for sowing does the US import from India?
$38.1M in 2025 (HS 1209), which made India the 4th largest supplier of 82 countries with 6.9% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $26.1M, down 17% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for seeds for sowing in the US market?
Canada (14.1%), Netherlands (12.7%), Chile (7.4%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on seeds for sowing from India?
On average, the duty paid was 10.4% of the value of seeds for sowing from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (16.1% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 1209: 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 seeds for sowing from India?
San Francisco International Airport, CA (45.3%), Los Angeles International Airport, CA (16.8%), New Orleans, LA (10.8%) took the most by value in 2025. About 10% arrived by sea and 90% by air.
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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