Miscellaneous office machines from India
India exported $395 million of miscellaneous office machines (HS 8472.90) in FY2025-26, up 38% 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
- $395MUp 37.5% on last year
- HS code
- 8472.90Page 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 6 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8472.90.05.00 | Other: Addressing machines and address plate embossing machines | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 8472.90.10.00 | Other: Automatic teller machines | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 8472.90.40.00 | Other: Pencil sharpeners | Free | 10% | 12.5% |
| 8472.90.50.00 | Other: Typewriters other than printers of heading 8443; word processing machines | Free | 10% | 20% |
| 8472.90.60.00 | Other: Numbering, dating and check-writing machines | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 8472.90.90 | Other: Other | 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 miscellaneous office machines
India's exports to all countries under HS 8472.90, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8472.90 is 0%, from 2021 data. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.9% 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 office machines from India?
10% on the 6 US tariff lines under HS 8472.90, 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 miscellaneous office machines?
8472.90, under heading 8472 (Other office machines (for example, hectograph or stencil duplicating machines, addressing machines, automatic banknote dispensers, coin-sorting machines, coin-counting or wrapping machines, pencil-sharpening machines, perforating or stapling machines)). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export miscellaneous office machines?
Yes. India exported $395 million under HS 8472.90 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.