Bed nets from India
India exported $95.4 million of bed nets (HS 6304.20) in FY2025-26, up 65% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 15.8% US import duty, against 25.8% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 15.8%China 25.8%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $95MUp 64.7% on last year
- HS code
- 6304.20Page 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6304.20.00 | Other furnishing articles, excluding those of heading 9404: Bed nets specified in subheading note 1 to this chapter | 5.8% | 15.8% | 25.8% |
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 bed nets
India's exports to all countries under HS 6304.20, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- United States
- Textile labeling. Household textiles need a label giving fiber content by percentage, the country of origin, and the manufacturer or dealer's name or RN number. 16 CFR Part 303
- European Union
- Textile labelling. Textile products need a label giving fibre composition by percentage, using the standard fibre names, in the language of the country where they're sold. Regulation (EU) 1007/2011
- United Kingdom
- Textile labelling. Textile products need a label giving fibre composition by percentage, using the standard fibre names. SI 2012/1102
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 6304.20 is 12%, 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.
- RoSCTL
- Apparel and made-ups from India get the RoSCTL rebate of state and central taxes, which a supplier may factor into its price.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on bed nets from India?
15.8% 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 25.8%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for bed nets?
6304.20, under heading 6304 (Other furnishing articles, excluding those of heading 9404). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export bed nets?
Yes. India exported $95.4 million under HS 6304.20 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.