Mounted lenses for instruments from India
India exported $164 million of mounted lenses for instruments (HS 9001.50) in FY2025-26, up 3.0% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 12% US import duty, against 22% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 12%China 22%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $164MUp 3.0% on last year
- HS code
- 9001.50Page 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.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9001.50.00.00 | Optical fibers and optical fiber bundles; optical fiber cables other than those of heading 8544; sheets and plates of polarizing material; lenses (including contact lenses), prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, of any material, unmounted, other than such elements of glass not optically worked: Spectacle lenses of other materials | 2% | 12% | 22% |
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 mounted lenses for instruments
India's exports to all countries under HS 9001.50, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 9001.50 is 2.9%, 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 0.9% 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 mounted lenses for instruments from India?
12% 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 22%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for mounted lenses for instruments?
9001.50, under heading 9001 (Optical fibers and optical fiber bundles; optical fiber cables other than those of heading 8544; sheets and plates of polarizing material; lenses (including contact lenses), prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, of any material, unmounted, other than such elements of glass not optically worked). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export mounted lenses for instruments?
Yes. India exported $164 million under HS 9001.50 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.