Brass household ware from India
India exported $40.6 million of brass household ware (HS 7418.20) in FY2025-26, down 18% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 53% US import duty, against 78% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 53%China 78%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $41MDown 17.8% on last year
- HS code
- 7418.20Page updated 6 Nov 2026
- Made in
- 3 hubsMoradabad, Jamnagar
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 25.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7418.20.10.00 | Sanitary ware and parts thereof: Of copper-zinc base alloys (brass) | 3% | 53% | 78% |
| 7418.20.50.00 | Sanitary ware and parts thereof: Other | 3% | 53% | 78% |
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.
US imports of brass household ware from India averaged $27.84 per kg in 2025, against $21.29 from China, with each origin's duty added. From UN Comtrade. Averages mix grades, so read this as a direction, not a quote.
India's exports of brass household ware
India's exports to all countries under HS 7418.20, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Largest markets, 2025
- United States: 25%
- Saudi Arabia: 23%
- United Arab Emirates: 17%
- United Kingdom: 8%
- Mexico: 5%
Where brass household ware 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 7418.20 is 3%, 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 0.3% 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 household ware from India?
53% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 7418.20, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 78%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for brass household ware?
7418.20, under heading 7418 (Table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, of copper; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of copper; sanitary ware and parts thereof, of copper). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export brass household ware?
Yes. India exported $40.6 million under HS 7418.20 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.