Modified vegetable fats and oils from India
India exported $110 million of modified vegetable fats and oils (HS 1516.20) in FY2025-26, down 2.7% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 17.7% US import duty, against 27.7% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 17.7%China 27.7%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $110MDown 2.7% on last year
- HS code
- 1516.20Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 10.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1516.20.10.00 | Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: Rapeseed oil | 7.7% | 17.7% | 27.7% |
| 1516.20.91.00 | Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: Other | 8.8¢/kg | – | – |
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 modified vegetable fats and oils
India's exports to all countries under HS 1516.20, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 1516.20 is 9.3%, ranging from 3.4% to 12.8% across tariff lines, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.5% to 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 modified vegetable fats and oils from India?
17.7% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 1516.20, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 27.7%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for modified vegetable fats and oils?
1516.20, under heading 1516 (Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinized, whether or not refined, but not further prepared). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export modified vegetable fats and oils?
Yes. India exported $110 million under HS 1516.20 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.