Air and gas compressors from India
India exported $501 million of air and gas compressors (HS 8414.80) in FY2025-26, down 11% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 13.7% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 37.5% to 41.2% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $501MDown 10.6% on last year
- HS code
- 8414.80Page 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 4 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8414.80.05.00 | Air compressors: Turbochargers and superchargers | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 8414.80.16 | Air compressors: Other25% if steel, aluminium or copper makes up at least 15% of the product's weight | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 8414.80.20 | Other, except parts: Other compressors | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 8414.80.90.00 | Other, except parts: Other | 3.7% | 13.7% | 41.2% |
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 air and gas compressors
India's exports to all countries under HS 8414.80, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8414.80 is 1.2%, ranging from 0% to 2.2% 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 0.6% to 0.7% 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 air and gas compressors from India?
10% to 13.7% on the 4 US tariff lines under HS 8414.80, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 37.5% to 41.2%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for air and gas compressors?
8414.80, under heading 8414 (Air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans; ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan, whether or not fitted with filters; gas-tight biological safety cabinets, whether or not fitted with filters; parts thereof). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export air and gas compressors?
Yes. India exported $501 million under HS 8414.80 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.