Cotton cushion covers and furnishings from India

India exported $657 million of cotton cushion covers and furnishings (HS 6304.92) in FY2025-26, down 10% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 16.3% US import duty, against 26.3% for goods from China.

US duty from India
16.3%China 26.3%
India's exports, FY2025-26
$657MDown 10.4% on last year
HS code
6304.92Page updated 6 Nov 2026
Made in
2 hubsKarur, Panipat

US import duty, India vs China

India 16.3%
China 26.3%

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

The US tariff line
HTS lineDescriptionBaseIndiaChina
6304.92.00.00 Other: Not knitted or crocheted, of cotton (369) 6.3% 16.3% 26.3%

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.

US imports of cotton cushion covers and furnishings from India averaged $45.09 per kg in 2025, against $31.79 from China, with each origin's duty added. From UN Comtrade. Averages mix grades, so read this as a direction, not a quote.

India's exports of cotton cushion covers and furnishings

FY2022-23 $978 million
FY2023-24 $830 million
FY2024-25 $734 million
FY2025-26 $657 million

India's exports to all countries under HS 6304.92, April to March, from DGCI&S.

Largest markets, 2025

  • United States: 46%
  • United Kingdom: 6%
  • France: 4%
  • Germany: 4%
  • Australia: 3%

Where cotton cushion covers and furnishings are made

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 6304.92 is 12%, 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.
India's BIS rules
No BIS Quality Control Order was found for this product.
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 cushion covers and furnishings from India?

16.3% 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 26.3%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.

What is the HS code for cotton cushion covers and furnishings?

6304.92, under heading 6304 (Other furnishing articles, excluding those of heading 9404). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.

Does India export cotton cushion covers and furnishings?

Yes. India exported $657 million under HS 6304.92 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.