Clays, andalusite, kyanite from India
India exported $102 million of clays, andalusite, kyanite (HS 2508.10) in FY2025-26, up 15% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 37.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $102MUp 15.0% on last year
- HS code
- 2508.10Page 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2508.10.00.00 | Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading 6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earths: Bentonite | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
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.
India's exports of clays, andalusite, kyanite
India's exports to all countries under HS 2508.10, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 2508.10 is 0%, from 2021 data. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on clays, andalusite, kyanite 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 37.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for clays, andalusite, kyanite?
2508.10, under heading 2508 (Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading 6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earths). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export clays, andalusite, kyanite?
Yes. India exported $102 million under HS 2508.10 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.