Cotton blankets from India

India exported $64.5 million of cotton blankets (HS 6301.30) in FY2025-26, down 11% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 18.4% US import duty, against 28.4% for goods from China.

US duty from India
18.4%China 28.4%
India's exports, FY2025-26
$64MDown 11.3% on last year
HS code
6301.30Page updated 6 Nov 2026

US import duty, India vs China

India 18.4%
China 28.4%

India pays 10.0 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.

The US tariff line
HTS lineDescriptionBaseIndiaChina
6301.30.00 Blankets and traveling rugs: Blankets (other than electric blankets) and traveling rugs, of cotton 8.4% 18.4% 28.4%

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 cotton blankets

FY2022-23 $77.7 million
FY2023-24 $73.5 million
FY2024-25 $72.7 million
FY2025-26 $64.5 million

India's exports to all countries under HS 6301.30, April to March, from DGCI&S.

Rules and other duties

United States
Textile labeling. Household textiles need a label giving fiber content by percentage, the country of origin, and the manufacturer or dealer's name or RN number. 16 CFR Part 303
European Union
Textile labelling. Textile products need a label giving fibre composition by percentage, using the standard fibre names, in the language of the country where they're sold. Regulation (EU) 1007/2011
United Kingdom
Textile labelling. Textile products need a label giving fibre composition by percentage, using the standard fibre names. SI 2012/1102
EU base duty
The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 6301.30 is 9%, ranging from 7.5% to 12% 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.
RoSCTL
Apparel and made-ups from India get the RoSCTL rebate of state and central taxes, which a supplier may factor into its price.
India's export policy
Free to export, with no licence needed.

Common questions

What is the US import duty on cotton blankets from India?

18.4% 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 28.4%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.

What is the HS code for cotton blankets?

6301.30, under heading 6301 (Blankets and traveling rugs). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.

Does India export cotton blankets?

Yes. India exported $64.5 million under HS 6301.30 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.