Glass articles not elsewhere specified from India
India exported $109 million of glass articles not elsewhere specified (HS 7020.00) in FY2025-26, down 16% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 16.6% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 37.5% to 44.1% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $109MDown 15.7% on last year
- HS code
- 7020.00Page 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7020.00.30.00 | Other articles of glass: Quartz reactor tubes and holders designed for insertion into diffusion and oxidation furnaces for production of semiconductor wafers | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 7020.00.40.00 | Other articles of glass: Glass inners for vacuum flasks or for other vacuum vessels | 6.6% | 16.6% | 44.1% |
| 7020.00.60.00 | Other articles of glass: Other | 5% | 15% | 42.5% |
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 glass articles not elsewhere specified
India's exports to all countries under HS 7020.00, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 7020.00 is 3%, ranging from 0% to 6% 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 1.3% 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 glass articles not elsewhere specified from India?
10% to 16.6% on the 3 US tariff lines under HS 7020.00, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 37.5% to 44.1%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for glass articles not elsewhere specified?
7020.00, under heading 7020. Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export glass articles not elsewhere specified?
Yes. India exported $109 million under HS 7020.00 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.