Dried onion from India
India exported $232 million of dried onion (HS 0712.20) in FY2025-26, up 2.5% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 31.3% to 39.8% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 58.8% to 67.3% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 31.3%China 58.8%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $232MUp 2.5% on last year
- HS code
- 0712.20Page 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0712.20.20.00 | Onions: Powder or flour | 29.8% | 39.8% | 67.3% |
| 0712.20.40.00 | Onions: Other | 21.3% | 31.3% | 58.8% |
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 dried onion
India's exports to all countries under HS 0712.20, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 0712.20 is 12.8%, 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 3.9% 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 dried onion from India?
31.3% to 39.8% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 0712.20, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 58.8% to 67.3%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for dried onion?
0712.20, under heading 0712 (Dried vegetables, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder, but not further prepared). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export dried onion?
Yes. India exported $232 million under HS 0712.20 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.