New radial car tyres from India

India exported $296 million of new radial car tyres (HS 4011.10) in FY2025-26, up 14% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 13.4% to 14% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 40.9% to 41.5% for goods from China.

US duty from India
13.4%China 40.9%
India's exports, FY2025-26
$296MUp 13.9% on last year
HS code
4011.10Page updated 6 Nov 2026

US import duty, India vs China

India 13.4%
China 40.9%

India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.

All 2 US tariff lines
HTS lineDescriptionBaseIndiaChina
4011.10.10 Of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars): Radial 4% 14% 41.5%
4011.10.50.00 Of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars): Other 3.4% 13.4% 40.9%

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 new radial car tyres

FY2022-23 $212 million
FY2023-24 $215 million
FY2024-25 $260 million
FY2025-26 $296 million

India's exports to all countries under HS 4011.10, April to March, from DGCI&S.

Rules and other duties

EU base duty
The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 4011.10 is 4.5%, 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 1.3% 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 new radial car tyres from India?

13.4% to 14% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 4011.10, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 40.9% to 41.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.

What is the HS code for new radial car tyres?

4011.10, under heading 4011 (New pneumatic tires, of rubber). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.

Does India export new radial car tyres?

Yes. India exported $296 million under HS 4011.10 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.