Motor vehicle seats from India
India exported $58.7 million of motor vehicle seats (HS 9401.20) in FY2025-26, up 24% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 37.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $59MUp 24.5% on last year
- HS code
- 9401.20Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9401.20.00.00 | Seats (other than those of heading 9402), whether or not convertible into beds, and parts thereof: Seats of a kind used for motor vehicles | 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 motor vehicle seats
India's exports to all countries under HS 9401.20, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 9401.20 is 3.7%, 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% 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 motor vehicle seats 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 37.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for motor vehicle seats?
9401.20, under heading 9401 (Seats (other than those of heading 9402), whether or not convertible into beds, and parts thereof). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export motor vehicle seats?
Yes. India exported $58.7 million under HS 9401.20 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.