Non-silk, non-wool shawls and scarves from India
India exported $118 million of non-silk, non-wool shawls and scarves (HS 6214.90) in FY2025-26, up 2.9% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 21.3% US import duty, against 31.3% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 21.3%China 31.3%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $118MUp 2.9% on last year
- HS code
- 6214.90Page 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6214.90.00 | Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: Of other textile materials | 11.3% | 21.3% | 31.3% |
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-silk, non-wool shawls and scarves
India's exports to all countries under HS 6214.90, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 6214.90 is 8%, 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-silk, non-wool shawls and scarves from India?
21.3% 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 31.3%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for non-silk, non-wool shawls and scarves?
6214.90, under heading 6214 (Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export non-silk, non-wool shawls and scarves?
Yes. India exported $118 million under HS 6214.90 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.