Combed wool yarn from India

India exported $74.0 million of combed wool yarn (HS 5107.10) in FY2025-26, up 12% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 16% US import duty, against 43.5% for goods from China.

US duty from India
16%China 43.5%
India's exports, FY2025-26
$74MUp 12.4% on last year
HS code
5107.10Page updated 6 Nov 2026

US import duty, India vs China

India 16%
China 43.5%

India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.

All 2 US tariff lines
HTS lineDescriptionBaseIndiaChina
5107.10.30.00 Containing 85 percent or more by weight of wool: Of wool fiber with an average fiber diameter of 18.5 microns or less (400) 6% 16% 43.5%
5107.10.60.00 Containing 85 percent or more by weight of wool: Other (400) 6% 16% 43.5%

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 combed wool yarn

FY2022-23 $85.4 million
FY2023-24 $93.0 million
FY2024-25 $65.8 million
FY2025-26 $74.0 million

India's exports to all countries under HS 5107.10, April to March, from DGCI&S.

Rules and other duties

EU base duty
The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 5107.10 is 3.8%, 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 combed wool yarn from India?

16% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 5107.10, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 43.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.

What is the HS code for combed wool yarn?

5107.10, under heading 5107 (Yarn of combed wool, not put up for retail sale). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.

Does India export combed wool yarn?

Yes. India exported $74.0 million under HS 5107.10 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.