Folded uncombed cotton yarn from India
India exported $96.9 million of folded uncombed cotton yarn (HS 5205.32) in FY2025-26, up 5.8% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 17.3% US import duty, against 44.8% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 17.3%China 44.8%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $97MUp 5.8% on last year
- HS code
- 5205.32Page 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5205.32.00.00 | Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of uncombed fibers: Exceeding 14 nm but not exceeding 43 nm per single yarn (300) | 7.3% | 17.3% | 44.8% |
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 folded uncombed cotton yarn
India's exports to all countries under HS 5205.32, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 5205.32 is 4%, 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 3.4% 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 folded uncombed cotton yarn from India?
17.3% 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 44.8%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for folded uncombed cotton yarn?
5205.32, under heading 5205 (Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export folded uncombed cotton yarn?
Yes. India exported $96.9 million under HS 5205.32 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.