Excavator buckets and shovels from India
India exported $81.4 million of excavator buckets and shovels (HS 8431.41) in FY2025-26, up 24% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 37.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $81MUp 23.8% on last year
- HS code
- 8431.41Page 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.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8431.41.00 | Of machinery of heading 8426, 8429 or 8430: Buckets, shovels, grabs and grips15% if steel, aluminium or copper makes up at least 15% of the product's weight | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
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 excavator buckets and shovels
India's exports to all countries under HS 8431.41, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8431.41 is 0%, from 2021 data. 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 excavator buckets and shovels from India?
10% 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 37.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for excavator buckets and shovels?
8431.41, under heading 8431 (Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machinery of headings 8425 to 8430). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export excavator buckets and shovels?
Yes. India exported $81.4 million under HS 8431.41 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.