Castor oil from India
India exported $1.06 billion of castor oil (HS 1515.30) in FY2025-26, down 0.2% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 20% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 20%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $1.06BDown 0.2% on last year
- HS code
- 1515.30Page 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.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1515.30.00.00 | Other fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified: Castor oil and its fractions | Free | 10% | 20% |
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 castor oil
India's exports to all countries under HS 1515.30, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 1515.30 is 2.5%, ranging from 0% to 5.1% 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.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.9% 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 castor oil 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 20%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for castor oil?
1515.30, under heading 1515 (Other fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export castor oil?
Yes. India exported $1.06 billion under HS 1515.30 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.