Brass ornaments from India
India exported $10.2 million of brass ornaments (HS 8306.29) in FY2025-26, up 54% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 12.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 12.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $10MUp 54.5% on last year
- HS code
- 8306.29Page updated 6 Nov 2026
- Made in
- 1 hubMoradabad
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 2.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8306.29.00.00 | Statuettes and other ornaments, and parts thereof: Other | Free | 10% | 12.5% |
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 ornaments from India averaged $7.09 per kg in 2025, against $1.96 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 ornaments
India's exports to all countries under HS 8306.29, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Largest markets, 2025
- United States: 40%
- Netherlands: 10%
- Germany: 9%
- Nigeria: 4%
- United Arab Emirates: 3%
Where brass ornaments 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 8306.29 is 0%, from 2021 data. 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 brass ornaments 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 12.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for brass ornaments?
8306.29, under heading 8306 (Bells, gongs and the like, nonelectric, of base metal; statuettes and other ornaments, of base metal; photograph, picture or similar frames, of base metal; mirrors 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 ornaments?
Yes. India exported $10.2 million under HS 8306.29 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.