Non-shampoo hair preparations from India

India exported $156 million of non-shampoo hair preparations (HS 3305.90) in FY2025-26, down 2.2% 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
$156MDown 2.2% on last year
HS code
3305.90Page updated 6 Nov 2026

US import duty, India vs China

India 10%
China 37.5%

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

The US tariff line
HTS lineDescriptionBaseIndiaChina
3305.90.00.00 Preparations for use on the hair: Other 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 non-shampoo hair preparations

FY2022-23 $131 million
FY2023-24 $154 million
FY2024-25 $160 million
FY2025-26 $156 million

India's exports to all countries under HS 3305.90, April to March, from DGCI&S.

Rules and other duties

EU base duty
The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 3305.90 is 0%, from 2021 data. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
RoDTEP
India's schedule lists 0.7% 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 non-shampoo hair preparations 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 non-shampoo hair preparations?

3305.90, under heading 3305 (Preparations for use on the hair). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.

Does India export non-shampoo hair preparations?

Yes. India exported $156 million under HS 3305.90 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.