Electric drills from India
India exported $80.7 million of electric drills (HS 8467.21) in FY2025-26, down 9.4% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 11.7% US import duty, against 14.2% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 11.7%China 14.2%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $81MDown 9.4% on last year
- HS code
- 8467.21Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 2.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8467.21.00 | With self-contained electric motor: Drills of all kinds | 1.7% | 11.7% | 14.2% |
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 electric drills
India's exports to all countries under HS 8467.21, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8467.21 is 2.7%, 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 electric drills from India?
11.7% 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 14.2%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for electric drills?
8467.21, under heading 8467 (Tools for working in the hand, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-contained electric or nonelectric motor, and parts thereof). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export electric drills?
Yes. India exported $80.7 million under HS 8467.21 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.