India to USA trade data · HS 4002
Exporting Synthetic Rubber from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $12M of synthetic rubber (HS 4002) from India, 1% of all US imports of this product, making India the 16th largest supplier of 55 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $12M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -65.6%
- India's rank
- 16th of 55
- Share of US imports
- 1%
- Average duty paid
- 11.8%
- Shipped by sea
- 100%
Five-year trend
US imports of synthetic rubber from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $3.6M, down 65.6% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with synthetic rubber
US imports of HS 4002 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 55 countries: $1.22B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. South Korea | $228M | 18.7% |
| 2. Japan | $206M | 16.9% |
| 3. Germany | $188M | 15.4% |
| 4. Mexico | $109M | 8.9% |
| 5. France | $108M | 8.8% |
| 6. Taiwan | $86M | 7% |
| 7. Canada | $54.8M | 4.5% |
| 8. Singapore | $26.9M | 2.2% |
| 16th. India | $12M | 1% |
US ports of entry
US ports for synthetic rubber from India
Top US ports for HS 4002 imports from India by value, 2025. 100% came by sea, 99% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $5.7M | 48% |
| Savannah, GA | $2M | 17.1% |
| Newark, NJ | $1.6M | 13% |
| Baltimore, MD | $1.3M | 11.2% |
| Houston, TX | $829K | 6.9% |
| New York, NY | $182K | 1.5% |
US duty
Duty paid on synthetic rubber from India
Across all HS 4002 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 11.8% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 5.9% 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
Synthetic Rubber from India to the USA: FAQs
How much synthetic rubber does the US import from India?
$12M in 2025 (HS 4002), which made India the 16th largest supplier of 55 countries with 1% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $3.6M, down 65.6% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for synthetic rubber in the US market?
South Korea (18.7%), Japan (16.9%), Germany (15.4%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on synthetic rubber from India?
On average, the duty paid was 11.8% of the value of synthetic rubber from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (5.9% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 4002: 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 rubber from India?
Norfolk-Newport News, VA (48%), Savannah, GA (17.1%), Newark, NJ (13%) took the most by value in 2025. About 100% 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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