Intake air filters for engines from India
India exported $62.4 million of intake air filters for engines (HS 8421.31) in FY2025-26, up 18% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 12.5% US import duty, against 40% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 12.5%China 40%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $62MUp 17.8% on last year
- HS code
- 8421.31Page 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8421.31.00.00 | Filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for gases: Intake air filters for internal combustion engines | 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 intake air filters for engines
India's exports to all countries under HS 8421.31, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8421.31 is 0.8%, ranging from 0% to 1.7% 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 1.2% 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 intake air filters for engines from India?
12.5% 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 40%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for intake air filters for engines?
8421.31, under heading 8421 (Centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers; filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus, for liquids or gases; parts thereof). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export intake air filters for engines?
Yes. India exported $62.4 million under HS 8421.31 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.