Dyed textured polyester fabric from India
India exported $203 million of dyed textured polyester fabric (HS 5407.52) in FY2025-26, up 3.2% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 24.9% US import duty, against 52.4% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 24.9%China 52.4%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $203MUp 3.2% on last year
- HS code
- 5407.52Page 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5407.52.05.00 | Dyed: Measuring less than 77 cm in width or less than 77 cm between selvages, the thread count of which per cm (treating multiple (folded) or cabled yarns as single threads) is over 69 but not over 142 in the warp and over 31 but not over 71 in the filling (619) | 18.9¢/kg + 17.6% | – | – |
| 5407.52.20 | Dyed: Other | 14.9% | 24.9% | 52.4% |
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 dyed textured polyester fabric
India's exports to all countries under HS 5407.52, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 5407.52 is 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 2.3% 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 dyed textured polyester fabric from India?
24.9% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 5407.52, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 52.4%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for dyed textured polyester fabric?
5407.52, under heading 5407 (Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading 5404). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export dyed textured polyester fabric?
Yes. India exported $203 million under HS 5407.52 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.