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Exporting to United States

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The United States is a significant market for Indian agricultural exports, offering diverse opportunities for growth.

Data updated Jul 11, 2026 ·
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$3.4BAnnual agri-import value (from India)
+5.6%Year-over-year growth

Top imported products

Seafood (Frozen Shrimp)
36%
Rice (Basmati and Non-Basmati)
25%
Spices
20%
Dairy Products
10%
Processed Foods
9%

Tariffs & duties

HS codeProductDutyNotes
030617Frozen Shrimp18%Under the interim trade deal, the U.S. reduced the tariff on Indian frozen shrimp from 50% to 18%.
100630Basmati Rice0%Basmati rice from India enters the U.S. duty-free under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP).
090411Black Pepper0%Black pepper from India enters the U.S. duty-free under the GSP.
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Required documents & certifications

Phytosanitary CertificateRequired

Issued by the exporting country's plant protection organization to certify that the shipment is free from pests and diseases.

FDA Facility RegistrationRequired

Mandatory for facilities involved in the manufacturing, processing, packing, or holding of food products for human or animal consumption.

Prior Notice to FDARequired

Must be filed electronically through the FDA's Prior Notice System Interface (PNSI) before the shipment arrives in the U.S.

Bill of LadingRequired

A contract between the shipper and the carrier detailing the terms of the shipment.

Packing ListRequired

Provides detailed information about the contents of the shipment, including quantities and descriptions.

Logistics & shipping

Typical transit time
24–35 days
Common route
Nhava Sheva/Mundra Port to U.S. East Coast/West Coast ports via Suez Canal or Cape of Good Hope
Destination port
Port of Newark, Port of Houston, Port of Los Angeles
Avg. freight cost
$2,500–$3,500 per 20-foot container

Transit times and costs vary based on the specific route and port of entry.

Mandi price vs. landed price

ProductIndia mandi rateUnited States landed priceMargin
Frozen Shrimp$5.00/kg$7.50/kg+50%
Basmati Rice$1.20/kg$1.80/kg+50%
Black Pepper$3.00/kg$4.50/kg+50%

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