India to USA trade data · HS 1207
Exporting Sesame & Other Oil Seeds from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $48.4M of sesame & other oil seeds (HS 1207) from India, 12.4% of all US imports of this product, making India the 3rd largest supplier of 67 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $48.4M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -33.2%
- India's rank
- 3rd of 67
- Share of US imports
- 12.4%
- Average duty paid
- 13.9%
- Shipped by sea
- 92%
Five-year trend
US imports of sesame & other oil seeds from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $24.4M, down 33.2% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with sesame & other oil seeds
US imports of HS 1207 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 67 countries: $391M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Canada | $99.8M | 25.5% |
| 2. Paraguay | $81.6M | 20.9% |
| 3. India | $48.4M | 12.4% |
| 4. Australia | $20.1M | 5.1% |
| 5. Mexico | $17.3M | 4.4% |
| 6. Peru | $16.6M | 4.2% |
| 7. Guatemala | $13.5M | 3.4% |
| 8. Chile | $11.8M | 3% |
US ports of entry
US ports for sesame & other oil seeds from India
Top US ports for HS 1207 imports from India by value, 2025. 92% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $24.7M | 51.1% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $4.7M | 9.7% |
| New York, NY | $3.8M | 7.9% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $2.7M | 5.6% |
| Oakland, CA | $1.4M | 3% |
| Baltimore, MD | $1.2M | 2.5% |
US duty
Duty paid on sesame & other oil seeds from India
Across all HS 1207 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 13.9% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 13.2% 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
Sesame & Other Oil Seeds from India to the USA: FAQs
How much sesame & other oil seeds does the US import from India?
$48.4M in 2025 (HS 1207), which made India the 3rd largest supplier of 67 countries with 12.4% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $24.4M, down 33.2% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for sesame & other oil seeds in the US market?
Canada (25.5%), Paraguay (20.9%), Australia (5.1%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on sesame & other oil seeds from India?
On average, the duty paid was 13.9% of the value of sesame & other oil seeds from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (13.2% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 1207: 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 sesame & other oil seeds from India?
Newark, NJ (51.1%), Los Angeles, CA (9.7%), New York, NY (7.9%) took the most by value in 2025. About 92% arrived by sea and 6% 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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