High-tenacity nylon or polyester fabric from India
India exported $119 million of high-tenacity nylon or polyester fabric (HS 5407.10) in FY2025-26, up 7.4% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 23.6% US import duty, against 51.1% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 23.6%China 51.1%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $119MUp 7.4% on last year
- HS code
- 5407.10Page 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5407.10.00 | Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading 5404: Woven fabrics obtained from high tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides or of polyesters | 13.6% | 23.6% | 51.1% |
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 high-tenacity nylon or polyester fabric
India's exports to all countries under HS 5407.10, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 5407.10 is 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 0.6% to 2.3% 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 high-tenacity nylon or polyester fabric from India?
23.6% 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 51.1%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for high-tenacity nylon or polyester fabric?
5407.10, under heading 5407 (Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading 5404). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export high-tenacity nylon or polyester fabric?
Yes. India exported $119 million under HS 5407.10 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.