Magnetic resonance imaging apparatus from India

India exported $143 million of magnetic resonance imaging apparatus (HS 9018.13) in FY2025-26, down 7.5% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 37.5% for goods from China.

US duty from India
10%China 37.5%
India's exports, FY2025-26
$143MDown 7.5% on last year
HS code
9018.13Page updated 6 Nov 2026

US import duty, India vs China

India 10%
China 37.5%

India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.

The US tariff line
HTS lineDescriptionBaseIndiaChina
9018.13.00.00 Electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological parameters); parts and accessories thereof: Magnetic resonance imaging apparatus Free 10% 37.5%

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 magnetic resonance imaging apparatus

FY2022-23 $117 million
FY2023-24 $150 million
FY2024-25 $155 million
FY2025-26 $143 million

India's exports to all countries under HS 9018.13, April to March, from DGCI&S.

Rules and other duties

EU base duty
The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 9018.13 is 0%, from 2021 data. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
RoDTEP
India's schedule lists 0.5% 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 magnetic resonance imaging apparatus from India?

10% 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 37.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.

What is the HS code for magnetic resonance imaging apparatus?

9018.13, under heading 9018 (Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight-testing instruments; parts and accessories thereof). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.

Does India export magnetic resonance imaging apparatus?

Yes. India exported $143 million under HS 9018.13 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.