Miscellaneous copper articles from India
India exported $285 million of miscellaneous copper articles (HS 7419.80) in FY2025-26, down 5.5% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 50% to 53% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 75% to 78% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 50%China 75%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $285MDown 5.5% on last year
- HS code
- 7419.80Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 25.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7419.80.03.00 | Cloth: Fourdrinier wires, seamed or not seamed, suitable for use in papermaking machines, with 94 or more wires to the lineal centimeter | Free | 50% | 75% |
| 7419.80.06 | Cloth: Other | 3% | 53% | 78% |
| 7419.80.09.00 | Cloth (including endless bands), grill and netting, of copper wire; expanded metal of copper: Other | 3% | 53% | 78% |
| 7419.80.15.00 | Other: Containers of a kind normally carried on the person, in the pocket or in the handbag | 3% | 53% | 78% |
| 7419.80.16.00 | Other: Copper springs | 3% | 53% | 78% |
| 7419.80.17.00 | Other: Chain and parts thereof | 3% | 53% | 78% |
| 7419.80.30.00 | Other: Coated or plated with precious metal | 3% | 53% | 78% |
| 7419.80.50 | Other: Other | Free | 50% | 75% |
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 miscellaneous copper articles
India's exports to all countries under HS 7419.80, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- United States
- California Proposition 65. Products sold in California need a warning if they expose people to listed chemicals, such as lead in brass or ceramic glazes, above safe-harbor levels. California OEHHA
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.3% to 0.4% 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 miscellaneous copper articles from India?
50% to 53% on the 8 US tariff lines under HS 7419.80, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 75% to 78%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for miscellaneous copper articles?
7419.80, under heading 7419 (Other articles of copper). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export miscellaneous copper articles?
Yes. India exported $285 million under HS 7419.80 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.