Ignition wiring sets from India
India exported $405 million of ignition wiring sets (HS 8544.30) in FY2025-26, up 16% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 15% US import duty, against 42.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 15%China 42.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $405MUp 15.7% on last year
- HS code
- 8544.30Page 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8544.30.00.00 | Insulated (including enameled or anodized) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fiber cables, made up of individually sheathed fibers, whether or not assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectors: Ignition wiring sets and other wiring sets of a kind used in vehicles, aircraft or ships | 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 ignition wiring sets
India's exports to all countries under HS 8544.30, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8544.30 is 3.3%, 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 0.7% 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 ignition wiring sets from India?
15% 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 42.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for ignition wiring sets?
8544.30, under heading 8544 (Insulated (including enameled or anodized) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fiber cables, made up of individually sheathed fibers, whether or not assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectors). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export ignition wiring sets?
Yes. India exported $405 million under HS 8544.30 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.