Burning incense preparations from India
India exported $151 million of burning incense preparations (HS 3307.41) in FY2025-26, down 0.4% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 12.4% US import duty, against 39.9% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 12.4%China 39.9%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $151MDown 0.4% on last year
- HS code
- 3307.41Page 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3307.41.00.00 | Preparations for perfuming or deodorizing rooms, including odoriferous preparations used during religious rites: "Agarbatti" and other odoriferous preparations which operate by burning | 2.4% | 12.4% | 39.9% |
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 burning incense preparations
India's exports to all countries under HS 3307.41, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 3307.41 is 6.5%, 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 0.7% 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 burning incense preparations from India?
12.4% 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 39.9%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for burning incense preparations?
3307.41, under heading 3307 (Pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations, personal deodorants, bath preparations, depilatories and other perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared room deodorizers, whether or not perfumed or having disinfectant properties). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export burning incense preparations?
Yes. India exported $151 million under HS 3307.41 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.