Non-cotton knit garments from India
India exported $115 million of non-cotton knit garments (HS 6114.90) in FY2025-26, down 15% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10.9% to 22% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 18.1% to 32% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10.9%China 18.1%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $115MDown 15.4% on last year
- HS code
- 6114.90Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 7.2 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 3 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6114.90.05 | Of other textile materials: Of wool or fine animal hair | 12% | 22% | 32% |
| 6114.90.10 | Of other textile materials: Containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste | 0.9% | 10.9% | 20.9% |
| 6114.90.90 | Of other textile materials: Other | 5.6% | 15.6% | 18.1% |
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 non-cotton knit garments
India's exports to all countries under HS 6114.90, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 6114.90 is 12%, 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.
- RoSCTL
- Apparel and made-ups from India get the RoSCTL rebate of state and central taxes, which a supplier may factor into its price.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on non-cotton knit garments from India?
10.9% to 22% on the 3 US tariff lines under HS 6114.90, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 18.1% to 32%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for non-cotton knit garments?
6114.90, under heading 6114 (Other garments, knitted or crocheted). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export non-cotton knit garments?
Yes. India exported $115 million under HS 6114.90 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.