India-to-US Product Categories.

Pharmaceuticals

Products: Generic drugs and APIs

Typical US buyers: Pharma distributors, hospital groups, pharmacy chains

Gems, Diamonds & Jewelry

Products: Cut & polished diamonds, gold/silver jewelry, lab-grown diamonds

Typical US buyers: Jewelry wholesalers, retail chains

Smartphones & Electronics

Products: Telecom equipment, components, electronics

Typical US buyers: Brand supply chains

Textiles & Apparel

Products: Ready-made garments, cotton fabrics, yarn

Typical US buyers: Fashion brands, department stores, private label

Petroleum Products

Products: Refined fuels

Typical US buyers: Energy majors, traders

Machinery & Mechanical Appliances

Products: Pumps, valves, diesel engines, industrial machinery parts

Typical US buyers: Industrial OEMs, distributors

Organic Chemicals

Products: Bulk chemicals, agrochemical intermediates, dyes

Typical US buyers: Chemical distributors, manufacturers

Home Textiles

Products: Bed linens, towels, curtains, cushion covers

Typical US buyers: Big-box retail, brands, boutiques

Auto Components

Products: Forgings, castings, engine parts, wiring

Typical US buyers: Tier-1 suppliers, aftermarket distributors

Iron & Steel Articles

Products: Pipes, fittings, fasteners, fabricated products

Typical US buyers: Industrial & construction distributors

Frozen Seafood

Products: Shrimp and seafood products

Typical US buyers: Seafood distributors, restaurant supply

Carpets & Floor Coverings

Products: Handmade & hand-tufted rugs

Typical US buyers: Rug retailers, furniture chains, designers

Rice & Agricultural Staples

Products: Basmati rice, lentils, pulses

Typical US buyers: Ethnic food distributors, grocery importers

Spices

Products: Pepper, turmeric, cardamom, chili, cumin, oleoresins

Typical US buyers: Food manufacturers, spice packers, ethnic grocers

Leather & Footwear

Products: Finished leather, shoes, bags, saddlery, industrial gloves

Typical US buyers: Footwear brands, fashion wholesalers

Medical Devices & Surgical Instruments

Products: Disposables, instruments, hospital supplies

Typical US buyers: Medical distributors, hospital purchasing

Plastic Products

Products: Housewares, packaging, films

Typical US buyers: Packaging & houseware distributors

Handicrafts & Home Decor

Products: Brass, woodcraft, marble inlay, lacquerware

Typical US buyers: Boutiques, gift shops, Faire buyers

Furniture

Products: Solid wood, rattan, metal furniture

Typical US buyers: Furniture retailers, e-commerce brands

Imitation / Fashion Jewelry

Products: Costume jewelry, beadwork, silver

Typical US buyers: Boutiques, accessory wholesalers

Kitchenware & Tableware

Products: Stainless steel, copperware, aluminum cookware

Typical US buyers: Kitchen retailers, restaurant supply

Tea & Coffee

Products: Assam, Darjeeling, Nilgiri teas; South Indian coffee

Typical US buyers: Specialty tea/coffee retailers, grocers

Processed Foods

Products: RTE meals, snacks, pickles, chutneys, ghee, flours

Typical US buyers: Ethnic grocery distributors

Ayurvedic & Natural Personal Care

Products: Hair oils, natural skincare, henna and related products

Typical US buyers: Wellness shops, natural-products retail

Incense & Candles

Products: Agarbatti, dhoop, essential oils

Typical US buyers: Wellness boutiques, gift shops, yoga studios

Sports Goods

Products: Cricket equipment, boxing gear, inflatable balls

Typical US buyers: Sporting goods retailers, cricket clubs

Hand Tools

Products: Wrenches, pliers, vices, garden tools

Typical US buyers: Hardware distributors, private label

Bicycles & Parts

Products: Bicycles and components

Typical US buyers: Bike shops, parts distributors

Scientific & Lab Instruments

Products: Educational lab equipment, glassware

Typical US buyers: School/lab supply companies

Books & Printing

Products: Commercial printing and publishing services

Typical US buyers: Publishers, print brokers

Paper Products & Stationery

Products: Handmade cotton-rag paper, journals, notebooks

Typical US buyers: Stationery boutiques, Faire buyers

Jute Products

Products: Bags, rugs, twine, geotextiles

Typical US buyers: Eco-packaging buyers, retailers

Human Hair

Products: Temple hair for extensions and wigs

Typical US buyers: Salon suppliers, beauty distributors

Ceramics & Sanitaryware

Products: Tiles, blue pottery, tableware, fixtures

Typical US buyers: Tile distributors, cafe/boutique buyers

Glassware

Products: Decorative glass and lab glass

Typical US buyers: Decor wholesalers, lab suppliers

Musical Instruments

Products: Harmoniums, tablas, sitars, singing bowls

Typical US buyers: Music schools, yoga studios, niche retail

Toys & Games

Products: Wooden toys, chess sets, board games

Typical US buyers: Toy boutiques, specialty retailers

Coir & Natural Fiber Products

Products: Doormats, planters, brushes

Typical US buyers: Garden centers, home retailers

Cashews & Tree Nuts

Products: Processed cashews

Typical US buyers: Food distributors, snack brands

Ropes, Tarpaulins & Technical Textiles

Products: Marine & industrial ropes, tarps

Typical US buyers: Marine/industrial suppliers

Granite & Natural Stone

Products: Slabs, monuments, cobbles

Typical US buyers: Stone fabricators, monument dealers

Trims, Embroidery & Embellishments

Products: Fashion trims, embroidery and accessories

Typical US buyers: Apparel manufacturers, designers

Pet Products

Products: Woven beds, jute/rope toys, leather collars

Typical US buyers: Boutique pet stores, pet e-commerce

Solar Modules

Products: Category requires current trade-remedy duty verification

Typical US buyers: Specialist buyers; verify current duties