India to USA trade data · HS 2833
Exporting Sulphates from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $20.1M of sulphates (HS 2833) from India, 5.5% of all US imports of this product, making India the 5th largest supplier of 36 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $20.1M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +5.5%
- India's rank
- 5th of 36
- Share of US imports
- 5.5%
- Average duty paid
- 5.5%
- Shipped by sea
- 97%
Five-year trend
US imports of sulphates from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $13.7M, up 5.5% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with sulphates
US imports of HS 2833 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 36 countries: $369M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mexico | $148M | 40.1% |
| 2. Canada | $30.1M | 8.1% |
| 3. China | $27.4M | 7.4% |
| 4. Germany | $25.9M | 7% |
| 5. India | $20.1M | 5.5% |
| 6. Taiwan | $17.4M | 4.7% |
| 7. Peru | $15.5M | 4.2% |
| 8. Finland | $15M | 4.1% |
US ports of entry
US ports for sulphates from India
Top US ports for HS 2833 imports from India by value, 2025. 97% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $5.9M | 29.4% |
| Newark, NJ | $3M | 14.9% |
| Houston, TX | $2.9M | 14.3% |
| Baltimore, MD | $2.4M | 11.8% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $1.2M | 6.2% |
| Port Everglades, FL | $1.1M | 5.5% |
US duty
Duty paid on sulphates from India
Across all HS 2833 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 5.5% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 4.9% 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
Sulphates from India to the USA: FAQs
How much sulphates does the US import from India?
$20.1M in 2025 (HS 2833), which made India the 5th largest supplier of 36 countries with 5.5% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $13.7M, up 5.5% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for sulphates in the US market?
Mexico (40.1%), Canada (8.1%), China (7.4%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on sulphates from India?
On average, the duty paid was 5.5% of the value of sulphates from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (4.9% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 2833: 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 sulphates from India?
New Orleans, LA (29.4%), Newark, NJ (14.9%), Houston, TX (14.3%) took the most by value in 2025. About 97% arrived by sea and 2% 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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