India to USA trade data · HS 3204
Exporting Synthetic Dyes & Pigments from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $245M of synthetic dyes & pigments (HS 3204) from India, 35.7% of all US imports of this product, making India the largest supplier of 55 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $245M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -23.1%
- India's rank
- 1st of 55
- Share of US imports
- 35.7%
- Average duty paid
- 19%
- Shipped by sea
- 95%
Five-year trend
US imports of synthetic dyes & pigments from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $147M, down 23.1% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with synthetic dyes & pigments
US imports of HS 3204 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 55 countries: $686M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. India | $245M | 35.7% |
| 2. Germany | $114M | 16.6% |
| 3. China | $74.1M | 10.8% |
| 4. Mexico | $45.1M | 6.6% |
| 5. Japan | $39.2M | 5.7% |
| 6. Switzerland | $32.3M | 4.7% |
| 7. South Korea | $29.2M | 4.2% |
| 8. Canada | $25.8M | 3.8% |
US ports of entry
US ports for synthetic dyes & pigments from India
Top US ports for HS 3204 imports from India by value, 2025. 95% came by sea, 98% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $81.9M | 33.4% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $65.1M | 26.6% |
| Charleston, SC | $44.5M | 18.2% |
| Savannah, GA | $12.8M | 5.2% |
| New York, NY | $9.2M | 3.7% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $6.9M | 2.8% |
US duty
Duty paid on synthetic dyes & pigments from India
Across all HS 3204 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 19% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 17% 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
Synthetic Dyes & Pigments from India to the USA: FAQs
How much synthetic dyes & pigments does the US import from India?
$245M in 2025 (HS 3204), which made India the largest supplier of 55 countries with 35.7% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $147M, down 23.1% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for synthetic dyes & pigments in the US market?
Germany (16.6%), China (10.8%), Mexico (6.6%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on synthetic dyes & pigments from India?
On average, the duty paid was 19% of the value of synthetic dyes & pigments from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (17% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 3204: 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 synthetic dyes & pigments from India?
Newark, NJ (33.4%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (26.6%), Charleston, SC (18.2%) took the most by value in 2025. About 95% arrived by sea and 4% 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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