India to USA trade data · HS 0902
Exporting Tea from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $60.4M of tea (HS 0902) from India, 10.2% of all US imports of this product, making India the 2nd largest supplier of 83 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $60.4M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -17.8%
- India's rank
- 2nd of 83
- Share of US imports
- 10.2%
- Average duty paid
- 0.7%
- Shipped by sea
- 97%
Five-year trend
US imports of tea from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $35.8M, down 17.8% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with tea
US imports of HS 0902 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 83 countries: $592M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Japan | $184M | 31.2% |
| 2. India | $60.4M | 10.2% |
| 3. China | $52.1M | 8.8% |
| 4. Argentina | $49.5M | 8.4% |
| 5. Sri Lanka | $45.7M | 7.7% |
| 6. Canada | $29.5M | 5% |
| 7. United Kingdom | $22.5M | 3.8% |
| 8. UAE | $18.6M | 3.1% |
US ports of entry
US ports for tea from India
Top US ports for HS 0902 imports from India by value, 2025. 97% came by sea, 99% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $22.2M | 36.8% |
| Savannah, GA | $9.7M | 16.1% |
| Oakland, CA | $5.5M | 9.1% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $4.2M | 7% |
| Houston, TX | $3.4M | 5.6% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $3.3M | 5.5% |
US duty
Duty paid on tea from India
Across all HS 0902 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 0.7% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 10.8% 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
Tea from India to the USA: FAQs
How much tea does the US import from India?
$60.4M in 2025 (HS 0902), which made India the 2nd largest supplier of 83 countries with 10.2% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $35.8M, down 17.8% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for tea in the US market?
Japan (31.2%), China (8.8%), Argentina (8.4%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on tea from India?
On average, the duty paid was 0.7% of the value of tea from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (10.8% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 0902: 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 tea from India?
Newark, NJ (36.8%), Savannah, GA (16.1%), Oakland, CA (9.1%) took the most by value in 2025. About 97% arrived by sea and 1% 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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