Gears and gearboxes from India
India exported $1.17 billion of gears and gearboxes (HS 8483.40) in FY2025-26, up 6.1% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 13.8% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 37.5% to 41.3% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $1.17BUp 6.1% on last year
- HS code
- 8483.40Page 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 6 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8483.40.10.00 | Gears and gearing, other than toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements entered separately; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters: Torque converters25% if steel, aluminium or copper makes up at least 15% of the product's weight | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 8483.40.30 | Fixed ratio speed changers, multiple and variable ratio speed changers each ratio of which is selected by manual manipulation: Imported for use with machines for making cellulosic pulp, paper or paperboard | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 8483.40.50 | Fixed ratio speed changers, multiple and variable ratio speed changers each ratio of which is selected by manual manipulation: Other27.5% for some products under this code, depending on the exact tariff line and metal content | 2.5% | 12.5% | 40% |
| 8483.40.70.00 | Gear boxes and other speed changers: Other speed changers | 25¢ each + 3.9% | – | – |
| 8483.40.80.00 | Gears and gearing, other than toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements entered separately; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters: Ball or roller screws | 3.8% | 13.8% | 41.3% |
| 8483.40.90.00 | Gears and gearing, other than toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements entered separately; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters: Gears and gearing, other than toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements entered separately27.5% if steel, aluminium or copper makes up at least 15% of the product's weight | 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 gears and gearboxes
India's exports to all countries under HS 8483.40, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8483.40 is 2.4%, ranging from 0% to 3.7% across tariff lines, 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 gears and gearboxes from India?
10% to 13.8% on the 6 US tariff lines under HS 8483.40, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 37.5% to 41.3%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for gears and gearboxes?
8483.40, under heading 8483 (Transmission shafts (including camshafts and crankshafts) and cranks; bearing housings, housed bearings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters; flywheels and pulleys, including pulley blocks; clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints); parts thereof). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export gears and gearboxes?
Yes. India exported $1.17 billion under HS 8483.40 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.