Mechanical shovels and excavators from India
India exported $573 million of mechanical shovels and excavators (HS 8429.59) in FY2025-26, up 27% 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
- $573MUp 27.1% on last year
- HS code
- 8429.59Page 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 2 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8429.59.10 | Other: Backhoes, shovels, clamshells and draglines25% if steel, aluminium or copper makes up at least 15% of the product's weight | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 8429.59.50 | Other: Other25% if steel, aluminium or copper makes up at least 15% of the product's weight | 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 mechanical shovels and excavators
India's exports to all countries under HS 8429.59, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8429.59 is 0%, from 2021 data. 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 mechanical shovels and excavators from India?
10% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 8429.59, 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 mechanical shovels and excavators?
8429.59, under heading 8429 (Self-propelled bulldozers, angledozers, graders, levelers, scrapers, mechanical shovels, excavators, shovel loaders, tamping machines and road rollers). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export mechanical shovels and excavators?
Yes. India exported $573 million under HS 8429.59 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.