Aluminum household and kitchen articles from India
India exported $123 million of aluminum household and kitchen articles (HS 7615.10) in FY2025-26, down 2.7% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 13.1% to 28.1% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 15.6% to 35.6% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 13.1%China 15.6%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $123MDown 2.7% on last year
- HS code
- 7615.10Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 2.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 6 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7615.10.11.00 | Table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like: Pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like | 3.1% | 13.1% | 23.1% |
| 7615.10.20 | Enameled or glazed or containing nonstick interior finishes: Cast28.1% for some products under this code, depending on the exact tariff line and metal content | 3.1% | 13.1% | 15.6% |
| 7615.10.30 | Enameled or glazed or containing nonstick interior finishes: Other28.1% for some products under this code, depending on the exact tariff line and metal content | 3.1% | 13.1% | 23.1% |
| 7615.10.50 | Not enameled or glazed and not containing nonstick interior finishes: Cast28.1% for some products under this code, depending on the exact tariff line and metal content | 3.1% | 13.1% | 23.1% |
| 7615.10.71 | Not enameled or glazed and not containing nonstick interior finishes: Other28.1% for some products under this code, depending on the exact tariff line and metal content | 3.1% | 13.1% | 15.6% |
| 7615.10.91.00 | Other: Other | 3.1% | 28.1% | 35.6% |
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 aluminum household and kitchen articles
India's exports to all countries under HS 7615.10, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- United States
- Food-contact safety. Materials that touch food must be safe for that use under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. FDA can detain shipments that leach unsafe substances into food. 21 CFR Part 174
- European Union
- Food-contact materials. Materials that touch food must not transfer harmful substances into it and must be labelled for food contact. Some, including ceramics and plastics, need a written declaration of compliance. Regulation (EC) 1935/2004
- United Kingdom
- Food-contact materials. Materials that touch food must not transfer harmful substances into it. Some, including ceramics and plastics, need a written declaration of compliance. SI 2012/2619 (England)
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 7615.10 is 6%, 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 1.1% 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 aluminum household and kitchen articles from India?
13.1% to 28.1% on the 6 US tariff lines under HS 7615.10, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 15.6% to 35.6%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for aluminum household and kitchen articles?
7615.10, under heading 7615 (Table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, of aluminum; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of aluminum; sanitary ware and parts thereof, of aluminum). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export aluminum household and kitchen articles?
Yes. India exported $123 million under HS 7615.10 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.