Medical instruments and appliances from India
India exported $498 million of medical instruments and appliances (HS 9018.90) in FY2025-26, up 4.0% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 12.5% to 37.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 12.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $498MUp 4.0% on last year
- HS code
- 9018.90Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 2.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 10 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9018.90.10.00 | Optical instruments and appliances and parts and accessories thereof: Mirrors and reflectors | Free | 10% | 12.5% |
| 9018.90.20.00 | Optical instruments and appliances and parts and accessories thereof: Other | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 9018.90.30.00 | Other: Anesthetic instruments and appliances and parts and accessories thereof | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 9018.90.40.00 | Other: Percussion hammers, stethoscopes and parts of stethoscopes | Free | 10% | 12.5% |
| 9018.90.50 | Other: Sphygmomanometers, tensimeters and oscillometers; all the foregoing and parts and accessories thereof | Free | 10% | 12.5% |
| 9018.90.60.00 | Electro-medical instruments and appliances and parts and accessories thereof: Electro-surgical instruments and appliances, other than extracorporeal shock wave lithotripters; all the foregoing and parts and accessories thereof | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 9018.90.64.00 | Other: Defibrillators | Free | 10% | 12.5% |
| 9018.90.68.00 | Other: Printed circuit assemblies for the defibrillators of subheading 9018.90.64 | Free | 10% | 12.5% |
| 9018.90.75 | Other: Other | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 9018.90.80.00 | Other: Other | Free | 10% | 12.5% |
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 medical instruments and appliances
India's exports to all countries under HS 9018.90, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 9018.90 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 medical instruments and appliances from India?
10% on the 10 US tariff lines under HS 9018.90, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 12.5% to 37.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for medical instruments and appliances?
9018.90, 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 medical instruments and appliances?
Yes. India exported $498 million under HS 9018.90 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.