Machine tool parts from India
India exported $67.8 million of machine tool parts (HS 8466.93) in FY2025-26, up 5.4% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 15.8% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 37.5% to 43.3% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $68MUp 5.4% on last year
- HS code
- 8466.93Page 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 8 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8466.93.11.00 | For machines of headings 8456 to 8461: For water-jet cutting machines | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 8466.93.15 | Bed, base, table, head, tail, saddle, cradle, cross slide, column, arm, saw arm, wheelhead, tailstock, headstock, ram, frame, work-arbor support, and C-frame castings, weldments or fabrications: Cast-iron parts not advanced beyond cleaning, and machined only for the removal of fins, gates, sprues and risers or to permit location in finishing machinery | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 8466.93.30.00 | Other: Of metalworking machine tools for cutting gears | 5.8% | 15.8% | 43.3% |
| 8466.93.53 | Other: Other | 4.7% | 14.7% | 42.2% |
| 8466.93.60 | Other: Cast-iron parts not advanced beyond cleaning, and machined only for the removal of fins, gates, sprues and risers or to permit location in finishing machinery | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 8466.93.75.00 | Other: Of metalworking machine tools for cutting gears | 5.8% | 15.8% | 43.3% |
| 8466.93.96.00 | Other: Parts and accessories of machine tools of subheadings 8456.11, 8456.12, 8456.30, 8457.10, 8458.91, 8459.21, 8459.61 and 8461.50, of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of printed circuits, printed circuit assemblies, parts of heading 8517 or parts of automatic data processing machines | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 8466.93.98 | Other: Other | 4.7% | 14.7% | 42.2% |
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 machine tool parts
India's exports to all countries under HS 8466.93, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8466.93 is 1%, 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 0.9% 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 machine tool parts from India?
10% to 15.8% on the 8 US tariff lines under HS 8466.93, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 37.5% to 43.3%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for machine tool parts?
8466.93, under heading 8466 (Parts and accessories suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of headings 8456 to 8465, including work or tool holders, self-opening dieheads, dividing heads and other special attachments for the machines; tool holders for any type of tool for working in the hand). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export machine tool parts?
Yes. India exported $67.8 million under HS 8466.93 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.