Knitted fabrics with elastomeric yarn from India
India exported $119 million of knitted fabrics with elastomeric yarn (HS 6004.10) in FY2025-26, down 5.7% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 22.3% US import duty, against 49.8% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 22.3%China 49.8%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $119MDown 5.7% on last year
- HS code
- 6004.10Page 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6004.10.00 | Knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding <il>30 cm</il>, containing by weight <il>5 percent</il> or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread, other than those of heading 6001: Containing by weight <il>5 percent</il> or more of elastomeric yarn but not containing rubber thread | 12.3% | 22.3% | 49.8% |
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 knitted fabrics with elastomeric yarn
India's exports to all countries under HS 6004.10, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 6004.10 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 5% 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 knitted fabrics with elastomeric yarn from India?
22.3% 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 49.8%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for knitted fabrics with elastomeric yarn?
6004.10, under heading 6004 (Knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding <il>30 cm</il>, containing by weight <il>5 percent</il> or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread, other than those of heading 6001). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export knitted fabrics with elastomeric yarn?
Yes. India exported $119 million under HS 6004.10 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.