Medical syringes from India
India exported $69.8 million of medical syringes (HS 9018.31) in FY2025-26, up 22% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 112.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 112.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $70MUp 22.4% on last year
- HS code
- 9018.31Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 102.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9018.31.00 | Syringes, needles, catheters, cannulae and the like; parts and accessories thereof: Syringes, with or without needles; parts and accessories thereof | Free | 10% | 112.5% |
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 syringes
India's exports to all countries under HS 9018.31, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 9018.31 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 syringes 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 112.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for medical syringes?
9018.31, 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 syringes?
Yes. India exported $69.8 million under HS 9018.31 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.