Most henna powder sold in the USA is grown and milled in India. So henna powder suppliers in the USA are usually importers and distributors who buy from Indian mills and repack the powder. A US salon, brand or henna artist can buy from them in small amounts, or import direct from an Indian manufacturer once their volume makes the extra paperwork worthwhile.
Henna powder suppliers in USA: two ways to buy
| US distributor | Direct from an Indian mill | |
|---|---|---|
| Order size | From a few kilos | From 50 kg |
| Delivery time | Days | Weeks by sea, days by air |
| Price per kg | Higher, with the distributor’s margin | Lower at volume |
| Same lot every time | Depends on their supplier | Yes, reserved by lot number |
| Private label | Sometimes | Yes |
| Import paperwork | Handled for you | You or your broker handle it |
Many buyers start with a distributor while a product is new, and switch to importing direct once they are ordering regularly. The time to switch is usually when a year of savings is larger than the cost of a customs broker. It can also come sooner, when a distributor cannot promise that the next delivery will match the last.
What US rules mean for henna
Henna is regulated in the US as a colour additive, and the FDA permits it for colouring hair only, not for direct application to the skin. That rule shapes how henna is labelled and sold in the country. Hair colour brands can sell natural henna for hair with the right labelling. Body art henna is widely used by artists, but brands selling it as a skin product carry more regulatory risk, and should take advice on how they label and market it.
What US buyers should ask a supplier
- Is it pure henna? Ask for a lab report showing no PPD, no metallic salts and low heavy metals.
- Which grade? Hair grade for hair colour, body art quality for cones and artists.
- Where is it milled? Henna from Sojat in Rajasthan has a protected origin name and a strong reputation.
- Is it fresh? Ask for the harvest season, because new crop henna stains darker.
- What papers come with it? Invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and lab report, ready for your broker.
Importing henna from India to the US
A direct import follows a simple path. You agree the grade, the quantity and the terms, approve a sample, and the supplier ships by sea or air with the export papers. Your customs broker files the entry in the US and arranges delivery. Plain henna powder for hair is usually classified with vegetable products used for dyeing, and our guide to the henna powder HSN code explains the codes on the Indian side. Many US buyers also bring in indigo powder and neutral henna on the same shipment, which spreads the freight across more product.
Buying henna powder direct for the US market
We manufacture henna powder in Sojat, Rajasthan, in hair, body art quality and organic grades, natural and PPD free, with a lab report for every lot. We ship to the US regularly from Mundra port, and quote FOB or CIF to your port in US dollars within 24 hours. The minimum order is 50 kg, in bulk bags or your own private label packs, and a free sample goes out first so you can test it before you import.
Frequently asked questions
Where does henna sold in the USA come from?
Mostly from India, and much of it from the Sojat region of Rajasthan. US suppliers usually import from Indian mills and repack.
Is henna legal in the USA?
Yes, for hair. The FDA permits henna as a colour additive for hair only, not for direct application to the skin.
What is the minimum order to import henna direct?
Our minimum is 50 kg. Smaller buyers often start with a US distributor and import direct as volume grows.
How long does henna take to ship from India to the US?
A few days by air, or a few weeks by sea depending on the port. We quote both so you can compare.
Do you supply private label henna for US brands?
Yes. We pack henna in your own pouches and boxes with your label, and send the lab report for each lot.
Specs change with the crop, the season and the grade. Ask our export desk for a current lab report, the minimum order and a price to your port, and we will come back within 24 hours.