Agricultural tractor diesel engines from India
India exported $568 million of agricultural tractor diesel engines (HS 8408.20) in FY2025-26, down 4.5% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 12.5% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 37.5% to 40% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $568MDown 4.5% on last year
- HS code
- 8408.20Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 3 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8408.20.10 | Engines of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87: To be installed in tractors suitable for agricultural use | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 8408.20.20.00 | Engines of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87: To be installed in vehicles of subheading 8701.21, 8701.22, 8701.23, 8701.24 or 8701.29, or heading 8702, 8703 or 8704 | 2.5% | 12.5% | 40% |
| 8408.20.90.00 | Engines of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87: Other | 2.5% | 12.5% | 40% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of agricultural tractor diesel engines
India's exports to all countries under HS 8408.20, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8408.20 is 4%, ranging from 2.7% to 4.2% across tariff lines, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.5% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on agricultural tractor diesel engines from India?
10% to 12.5% on the 3 US tariff lines under HS 8408.20, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 37.5% to 40%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for agricultural tractor diesel engines?
8408.20, under heading 8408 (Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines)). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export agricultural tractor diesel engines?
Yes. India exported $568 million under HS 8408.20 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.