Orthopedic and fracture appliances from India
India exported $102 million of orthopedic and fracture appliances (HS 9021.10) in FY2025-26, up 14% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 12.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 12.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $102MUp 14.2% on last year
- HS code
- 9021.10Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 2.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9021.10.00 | Orthopedic appliances, including crutches, surgical belts and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; artificial parts of the body; hearing aids and other appliances which are worn or carried, or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability; parts and accessories thereof: Orthopedic or fracture appliances, and parts and accessories thereof | Free | 10% | 12.5% |
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 orthopedic and fracture appliances
India's exports to all countries under HS 9021.10, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 9021.10 is 0%, from 2021 data. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.5% 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 orthopedic and fracture appliances 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 12.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for orthopedic and fracture appliances?
9021.10, under heading 9021 (Orthopedic appliances, including crutches, surgical belts and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; artificial parts of the body; hearing aids and other appliances which are worn or carried, or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability; parts and accessories thereof). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export orthopedic and fracture appliances?
Yes. India exported $102 million under HS 9021.10 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.