Diesel buses ten or more persons from India
India exported $286 million of diesel buses ten or more persons (HS 8702.10) in FY2025-26, up 62% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 12% US import duty, against 39.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 12%China 39.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $286MUp 61.6% on last year
- HS code
- 8702.10Page 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.
All 2 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8702.10.31.00 | With only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel): Designed for the transport of 16 or more persons, including the driver27% if steel, aluminium or copper makes up at least 15% of the product's weight | 2% | 12% | 39.5% |
| 8702.10.61.00 | With only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel): Other27% if steel, aluminium or copper makes up at least 15% of the product's weight | 2% | 12% | 39.5% |
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. A separate Section 232 duty on vehicles and vehicle parts isn't included and may add substantially to these figures. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of diesel buses ten or more persons
India's exports to all countries under HS 8702.10, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8702.10 is 13%, ranging from 10% to 16% 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 0.6% 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 diesel buses ten or more persons from India?
12% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 8702.10, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 39.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included. A separate Section 232 duty on vehicles and vehicle parts isn't included either.
What is the HS code for diesel buses ten or more persons?
8702.10, under heading 8702 (Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export diesel buses ten or more persons?
Yes. India exported $286 million under HS 8702.10 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.