Antennas and antenna reflectors from India
India exported $87.3 million of antennas and antenna reflectors (HS 8517.71) in FY2025-26, down 12% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 20% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 20%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $87MDown 11.9% on last year
- HS code
- 8517.71Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 10.0 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8517.71.00.00 | Parts: Aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds; parts suitable for use therewith25% if steel, aluminium or copper makes up at least 15% of the product's weight | Free | 10% | 20% |
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 antennas and antenna reflectors
India's exports to all countries under HS 8517.71, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 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 antennas and antenna reflectors from India?
10% on the US tariff line for this code, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 20%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for antennas and antenna reflectors?
8517.71, under heading 8517 (Telephone sets, including smartphones and other telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks; other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, including apparatus for communication in a wired or wireless network (such as a local or wide area network), other than transmission or reception apparatus of heading 8443, 8525, 8527 or 8528; parts thereof). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export antennas and antenna reflectors?
Yes. India exported $87.3 million under HS 8517.71 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.