Brass door & furniture hardware from India
India exported $65.0 million of brass door & furniture hardware (HS 8302.42) in FY2025-26, up 1.7% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 13.4% to 13.9% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 23.4% to 23.9% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 13.4%China 23.4%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $65MUp 1.7% on last year
- HS code
- 8302.42Page updated 6 Nov 2026
- Made in
- 2 hubsAligarh, Jamnagar
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 10.0 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 2 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8302.42.30 | Other, suitable for furniture: Of iron or steel, of aluminum or of zinc28.9% if steel, aluminium or copper makes up at least 15% of the product's weight | 3.9% | 13.9% | 23.9% |
| 8302.42.60.00 | Other, suitable for furniture: Other | 3.4% | 13.4% | 23.4% |
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 brass door & furniture hardware
India's exports to all countries under HS 8302.42, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Largest markets, 2025
- United Kingdom: 33%
- United States: 12%
- South Africa: 9%
- Germany: 8%
- United Arab Emirates: 5%
Where brass door & furniture hardware are made
Rules and other duties
- United States
- California Proposition 65. Products sold in California need a warning if they expose people to listed chemicals, such as lead in brass or ceramic glazes, above safe-harbor levels. California OEHHA
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8302.42 is 1.4%, ranging from 0% to 2.7% 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.
- India's BIS rules
- Hinges (Quality Control) Order, 2025 — S.O. 1368(E), 21 March 2025 (Gazette 24 March 2025), in supersession of the 2024 order; lineage from S.O. 5294(E), 8 Dec 2023 covers this product. Check whether goods made for export are exempt.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.8% 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 brass door & furniture hardware from India?
13.4% to 13.9% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 8302.42, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 23.4% to 23.9%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for brass door & furniture hardware?
8302.42, under heading 8302 (Base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles suitable for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, blinds, coachwork, saddlery, trunks, chests, caskets or the like; base metal hat racks, hat-pegs, brackets and similar fixtures; castors with mountings of base metal; automatic door closers of base metal; and base metal parts thereof). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export brass door & furniture hardware?
Yes. India exported $65.0 million under HS 8302.42 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.