India Tariff Rates 2026: HTS Category Table for US Importers
TL;DR: The complete India → USA tariff reference for 2026. MFN duty rates by HTS chapter, Section 301 differential vs China, and the FTA pipeline that may cut these further this year.
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How India tariffs are calculated for the US importer
Answer: Your total landed duty has three components: the MFN ad-valorem rate (the headline tariff), the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, capped), and the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125% on ocean shipments). India does not currently carry any Section 301, anti-dumping or countervailing surcharges across most categories.
Your total landed duty has three components: the MFN ad-valorem rate (the headline tariff), the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, capped), and the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125% on ocean shipments). India does not currently carry any Section 301, anti-dumping or countervailing surcharges across most categories.
MFN rate: set per HTS line, ranges 0% (raw cotton) to 32% (some footwear).
MPF: 0.3464%, min $32.71, max $634.62 per entry.
HMF: 0.125% on ocean entries (no cap).
Section 301: not applied to India-origin goods (vs +7.5% to +25% on China).
MFN duty rates by category — India → USA, 2026
Indicative rates for the top 25 sourcing categories. Always validate against the live HTSUS for your exact 10-digit code before quoting landed cost.
Apparel — cotton knit (6109): 16.5%
Apparel — synthetic woven (6204): 27.7%
Leather handbags (4202.21): 8.0%
Footwear — leather (6403): 8.5–10%
Cotton bed linen (6302.31): 6.7–11.4%
Cotton towels (6302.60): 9.1%
Stainless cookware (7323.93): 2.0%
Brass home decor (8306.29): 3.0%
Wooden furniture (9403.60): 0%
Ceramic tableware (6911): 4.5–26%
Silver jewelry (7113.11): 3.0%
Gold jewelry (7113.19): 5.5%
Carpets — hand-knotted wool (5701.10): 0%
Carpets — machine-made (5703): 6%
Yoga mats / rubber (4016): 4.2%
Cosmetics (3304): 0%
Essential oils (3301): free–4%
Spices, whole (0904): free
Tea (0902): free
Cotton T-shirt children's: 16.5%
Engineering goods — fasteners (7318): free–8.5%
Auto components (8708): 2.5%
Bicycle parts (8714): 0–10%
LED lighting (9405): 3.9%
Plastic homeware (3924): 3.4%
Where India beats China the most in 2026
Answer: The Section 301 differential is the entire reason China+1 is the dominant 2026 procurement strategy. Categories with the widest spread:
The Section 301 differential is the entire reason China+1 is the dominant 2026 procurement strategy. Categories with the widest spread:
Stainless cookware: India 2% vs China 27% → 25% saving
Brass decor: India 3% vs China 25% → 22% saving
Cotton apparel: India 16.5% vs China 32.5% → 16% saving
Leather goods: India 8% vs China 25.5% → 17.5% saving
Bed linen: India 6.7% vs China 31.7% → 25% saving
Tariff cuts likely in the 2026 India–US trade deal
Categories signaled by both sides as likely to see further MFN cuts under the bilateral deal in negotiation:
Textiles and apparel — proposed 5–10 percentage-point reductions.
Gems & jewelry — proposed elimination of 5.5% gold-jewelry rate.
Leather and footwear — proposed harmonization with Vietnam's rates.
Engineering goods — proposed phased reduction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current tariff on India to USA in 2026?
Average effective duty is 3.7% across all HTS lines. There is no single 'India tariff' — rates vary by HTS code (0% on wooden furniture and spices, up to 27.7% on synthetic woven apparel). India is not subject to Section 301 surcharges.
Are India tariff rates lower than China in 2026?
Yes, materially. Average effective duty India → USA is ~3.7% vs ~21% for China after Section 301. Category spreads run from 10% (jewelry) to 25% (cookware, bed linen).
Does India pay Section 301 tariffs?
No. Section 301 surcharges (Lists 1–4) apply only to goods of Chinese origin. India-origin goods enter at MFN rates only.
Where do I find the official India tariff rate for my product?
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