Base metal caps and stoppers from India
India exported $124 million of base metal caps and stoppers (HS 8309.90) in FY2025-26, down 1.7% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 12.6% US import duty, against 40.1% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 12.6%China 40.1%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $124MDown 1.7% on last year
- HS code
- 8309.90Page 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.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8309.90.00 | Stoppers, caps and lids (including crown corks, screw caps and pouring stoppers), capsules for bottles, threaded bungs, bung covers, seals and other packing accessories, and parts thereof, of base metal: Other27.6% for some products under this code, depending on the exact tariff line and metal content | 2.6% | 12.6% | 40.1% |
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 base metal caps and stoppers
India's exports to all countries under HS 8309.90, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8309.90 is 3%, ranging from 2.7% to 3.7% 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 base metal caps and stoppers from India?
12.6% 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 40.1%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for base metal caps and stoppers?
8309.90, under heading 8309 (Stoppers, caps and lids (including crown corks, screw caps and pouring stoppers), capsules for bottles, threaded bungs, bung covers, seals and other packing accessories, and parts thereof, of base metal). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export base metal caps and stoppers?
Yes. India exported $124 million under HS 8309.90 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.