Dividing heads and special attachments from India
India exported $76.2 million of dividing heads and special attachments (HS 8466.30) in FY2025-26, down 2.8% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 12.9% to 18% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 40.4% to 45.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 12.9%China 40.4%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $76MDown 2.8% on last year
- HS code
- 8466.30Page 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 3 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8466.30.10.00 | Dividing heads and other special attachments for machines: Dividing heads | 3.7% | 13.7% | 41.2% |
| 8466.30.60 | Other special attachments Machines | 2.9% | 12.9% | 40.4% |
| 8466.30.80.00 | Other special attachments Other | 8% | 18% | 45.5% |
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 dividing heads and special attachments
India's exports to all countries under HS 8466.30, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8466.30 is 1.2%, 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 dividing heads and special attachments from India?
12.9% to 18% on the 3 US tariff lines under HS 8466.30, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 40.4% to 45.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for dividing heads and special attachments?
8466.30, under heading 8466 (Parts and accessories suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of headings 8456 to 8465, including work or tool holders, self-opening dieheads, dividing heads and other special attachments for the machines; tool holders for any type of tool for working in the hand). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export dividing heads and special attachments?
Yes. India exported $76.2 million under HS 8466.30 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.