Engine ignition equipment parts from India
India exported $80.8 million of engine ignition equipment parts (HS 8511.90) in FY2025-26, up 15% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 13.1% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 37.5% to 40.6% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $81MUp 15.1% on last year
- HS code
- 8511.90Page 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8511.90.20.00 | Of voltage and voltage-current regulators with cut-out relays: Designed for use on 6, 12 or 24 V systems | 3.1% | 13.1% | 40.6% |
| 8511.90.40.00 | Of voltage and voltage-current regulators with cut-out relays: Other | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 8511.90.60 | Parts: Other parts | 2.5% | 12.5% | 40% |
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 engine ignition equipment parts
India's exports to all countries under HS 8511.90, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8511.90 is 3.2%, 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 0.7% 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 engine ignition equipment parts from India?
10% to 13.1% on the 3 US tariff lines under HS 8511.90, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 37.5% to 40.6%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for engine ignition equipment parts?
8511.90, under heading 8511 (Electrical ignition or starting equipment of a kind used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines (for example, ignition magnetos, magneto-dynamos, ignition coils, spark plugs and glow plugs, starter motors); generators (for example, dynamos, alternators) and cut-outs of a kind used in conjunction with such engines; parts thereof). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export engine ignition equipment parts?
Yes. India exported $80.8 million under HS 8511.90 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.