Flour and starch food preparations from India
India exported $99.8 million of flour and starch food preparations (HS 1901.90) in FY2025-26, up 4.1% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 26% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 20% to 43.9% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 20%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $100MUp 4.1% on last year
- HS code
- 1901.90Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 10.0 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 21 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901.90.10.00 | Malt extract: Fluid | 3.2¢/liter | – | – |
| 1901.90.20.00 | Malt extract: Solid or condensed | 9.6% | 19.6% | 29.6% |
| 1901.90.25.00 | Other: Puddings ready for immediate consumption without further preparation | Free | 10% | 20% |
| 1901.90.28.00 | Other: Dry mixtures containing less than 31 percent by weight of butterfat and consisting of not less than 17.5 percent by weight each of sodium caseinate, butterfat, whey solids containing over 5.5 percent by weight of butterfat, and dried whole milk, but not containing dried milk, dried whey or dried buttermilk any of which contain 5.5 percent or less by weight of butterfat | 0.37¢/kg | – | – |
| 1901.90.32.00 | Other: Cajeta not made from cow's milk | 11.2% | 21.2% | 31.2% |
| 1901.90.33.00 | Margarine cheese: Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | 20% | 30% |
| 1901.90.34.00 | Margarine cheese: Described in additional U.S. note 23 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | 20% | 30% |
| 1901.90.36.00 | Margarine cheese: Other | $1.128/kg | – | – |
| 1901.90.60.00 | Dairy preparations containing over 10 percent by weight of milk solids: Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 16% | 26% | 36% |
| 1901.90.61.00 | Dairy preparations containing over 10 percent by weight of milk solids: Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions | 16% | 26% | 36% |
| 1901.90.62.00 | Dairy preparations containing over 10 percent by weight of milk solids: Other | $1.035/kg +13.6% | – | – |
| 1901.90.63.00 | Other: Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 16% | 26% | 36% |
Showing 12 of 21 tariff lines. 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 flour and starch food preparations
India's exports to all countries under HS 1901.90, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 1901.90 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 0.5% 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 flour and starch food preparations from India?
10% to 26% on the 21 US tariff lines under HS 1901.90, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 20% to 43.9%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for flour and starch food preparations?
1901.90, under heading 1901 (Malt extract; food preparations of flour, groats, meal, starch or malt extract, not containing cocoa or containing less than 40 percent by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included; food preparations of goods of headings 0401 to 0404, not containing cocoa or containing less than 5 percent by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export flour and starch food preparations?
Yes. India exported $99.8 million under HS 1901.90 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.