Carved and molded articles from India
India exported $157 million of carved and molded articles (HS 9602.00) in FY2025-26, down 0.7% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 11.8% to 13% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 21.8% to 23% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 11.8%China 21.8%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $157MDown 0.7% on last year
- HS code
- 9602.00Page 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.
All 3 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9602.00.10 | Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials; molded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins, of modeling pastes, and other molded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (except gelatin of heading 3503) and articles of unhardened gelatin: Worked unhardened gelatin and articles thereof | 3% | 13% | 23% |
| 9602.00.40.00 | Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials; molded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins, of modeling pastes, and other molded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (except gelatin of heading 3503) and articles of unhardened gelatin: Molded or carved articles of wax | 1.8% | 11.8% | 21.8% |
| 9602.00.50 | Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials; molded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins, of modeling pastes, and other molded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (except gelatin of heading 3503) and articles of unhardened gelatin: Other | 2.7% | 12.7% | 22.7% |
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 carved and molded articles
India's exports to all countries under HS 9602.00, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 9602.00 is 2.2%, 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 0.5% 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 carved and molded articles from India?
11.8% to 13% on the 3 US tariff lines under HS 9602.00, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 21.8% to 23%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for carved and molded articles?
9602.00, under heading 9602. Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export carved and molded articles?
Yes. India exported $157 million under HS 9602.00 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.