India to USA trade data · HS 3401
Exporting Soap from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $26M of soap (HS 3401) from India, 1.4% of all US imports of this product, making India the 12th largest supplier of 98 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $26M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -20.8%
- India's rank
- 12th of 98
- Share of US imports
- 1.4%
- Average duty paid
- 17.6%
- Shipped by sea
- 96%
Five-year trend
US imports of soap from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $16M, down 20.8% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with soap
US imports of HS 3401 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 98 countries: $1.85B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Canada | $366M | 19.7% |
| 2. China | $296M | 15.9% |
| 3. Mexico | $283M | 15.3% |
| 4. South Korea | $167M | 9% |
| 5. Colombia | $114M | 6.2% |
| 6. France | $94.4M | 5.1% |
| 7. Türkiye | $65.1M | 3.5% |
| 8. Germany | $63.9M | 3.4% |
| 12th. India | $26M | 1.4% |
US ports of entry
US ports for soap from India
Top US ports for HS 3401 imports from India by value, 2025. 96% came by sea, 99% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $13.7M | 52.6% |
| Savannah, GA | $2.9M | 11% |
| New York, NY | $2.4M | 9.3% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $2.2M | 8.3% |
| Oakland, CA | $1.5M | 5.8% |
| Miami, FL | $897K | 3.5% |
US duty
Duty paid on soap from India
Across all HS 3401 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 17.6% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 12.4% 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
Soap from India to the USA: FAQs
How much soap does the US import from India?
$26M in 2025 (HS 3401), which made India the 12th largest supplier of 98 countries with 1.4% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $16M, down 20.8% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for soap in the US market?
Canada (19.7%), China (15.9%), Mexico (15.3%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on soap from India?
On average, the duty paid was 17.6% of the value of soap from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (12.4% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 3401: 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 soap from India?
Newark, NJ (52.6%), Savannah, GA (11%), New York, NY (9.3%) took the most by value in 2025. About 96% arrived by sea.
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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