Nonadjustable hand spanners from India
India exported $148 million of nonadjustable hand spanners (HS 8204.11) in FY2025-26, down 4.5% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 19% US import duty, against 46.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 19%China 46.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $148MDown 4.5% on last year
- HS code
- 8204.11Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8204.11.00 | Hand-operated spanners and wrenches, and parts thereof: Nonadjustable, and parts thereof | 9% | 19% | 46.5% |
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 nonadjustable hand spanners
India's exports to all countries under HS 8204.11, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8204.11 is 1.7%, 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 1.1% 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 nonadjustable hand spanners from India?
19% 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 46.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for nonadjustable hand spanners?
8204.11, under heading 8204 (Hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches); socket wrenches, with or without handles, drives or extensions; base metal parts thereof). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export nonadjustable hand spanners?
Yes. India exported $148 million under HS 8204.11 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.