India to USA trade data · HS 2401
Exporting Unmanufactured Tobacco from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $19.8M of unmanufactured tobacco (HS 2401) from India, 2.3% of all US imports of this product, making India the 10th largest supplier of 44 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $19.8M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -4.8%
- India's rank
- 10th of 44
- Share of US imports
- 2.3%
- Average duty paid
- 13.8%
- Shipped by sea
- 100%
Five-year trend
US imports of unmanufactured tobacco from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $11.2M, down 4.8% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with unmanufactured tobacco
US imports of HS 2401 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 44 countries: $857M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Brazil | $219M | 25.5% |
| 2. Dominican Republic | $102M | 11.9% |
| 3. Philippines | $89.5M | 10.4% |
| 4. Türkiye | $88.2M | 10.3% |
| 5. Canada | $84.8M | 9.9% |
| 6. Zimbabwe | $49.9M | 5.8% |
| 7. Guatemala | $43M | 5% |
| 8. Malawi | $28.7M | 3.3% |
| 10th. India | $19.8M | 2.3% |
US ports of entry
US ports for unmanufactured tobacco from India
Top US ports for HS 2401 imports from India by value, 2025. 100% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $17.4M | 88.1% |
| Newark, NJ | $1.5M | 7.4% |
| Savannah, GA | $873K | 4.4% |
| JFK International Airport, NY | $5K | 0% |
| San Francisco International Airport, CA | $4K | 0% |
US duty
Duty paid on unmanufactured tobacco from India
Across all HS 2401 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 13.8% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 15.1% 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
Unmanufactured Tobacco from India to the USA: FAQs
How much unmanufactured tobacco does the US import from India?
$19.8M in 2025 (HS 2401), which made India the 10th largest supplier of 44 countries with 2.3% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $11.2M, down 4.8% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for unmanufactured tobacco in the US market?
Brazil (25.5%), Dominican Republic (11.9%), Philippines (10.4%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on unmanufactured tobacco from India?
On average, the duty paid was 13.8% of the value of unmanufactured tobacco from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (15.1% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 2401: 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 unmanufactured tobacco from India?
Norfolk-Newport News, VA (88.1%), Newark, NJ (7.4%), Savannah, GA (4.4%) 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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