Office machine parts from India
India exported $104 million of office machine parts (HS 8473.40) in FY2025-26, up 6.4% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 12% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 37.5% to 39.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $104MUp 6.4% on last year
- HS code
- 8473.40Page 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.
All 4 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8473.40.10.00 | Parts and accessories of the machines of heading 8472: Printed circuit assemblies for automatic teller machines of subheading 8472.90.10 | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 8473.40.21.00 | Parts and accessories of the machines of heading 8472: Printed circuit assemblies of word processing machines of 8472.90.50 | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 8473.40.41.00 | Parts and accessories of the machines of heading 8472: Other parts and accessories of the machines of 8472.90.50 | 2% | 12% | 39.5% |
| 8473.40.86.00 | Parts and accessories of the machines of heading 8472: 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 office machine parts
India's exports to all countries under HS 8473.40, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8473.40 is 0%, from 2021 data. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.9% 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 office machine parts from India?
10% to 12% on the 4 US tariff lines under HS 8473.40, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 37.5% to 39.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for office machine parts?
8473.40, under heading 8473 (Parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) suitable for use solely or principally with machines of headings 8470 to 8472). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export office machine parts?
Yes. India exported $104 million under HS 8473.40 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.