Perfumes and toilet waters from India

India exported $285 million of perfumes and toilet waters (HS 3303.00) in FY2025-26, up 17% 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
$285MUp 16.6% on last year
HS code
3303.00Page 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.

All 3 US tariff lines
HTS lineDescriptionBaseIndiaChina
3303.00.10.00 Not containing alcohol: Floral or flower waters Free 10% 37.5%
3303.00.20.00 Not containing alcohol: Other Free 10% 37.5%
3303.00.30.00 Perfumes and toilet waters: Containing alcohol 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 perfumes and toilet waters

FY2022-23 $207 million
FY2023-24 $239 million
FY2024-25 $245 million
FY2025-26 $285 million

India's exports to all countries under HS 3303.00, April to March, from DGCI&S.

Rules and other duties

EU base duty
The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 3303.00 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 perfumes and toilet waters from India?

10% on the 3 US tariff lines under HS 3303.00, 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 perfumes and toilet waters?

3303.00, under heading 3303. Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.

Does India export perfumes and toilet waters?

Yes. India exported $285 million under HS 3303.00 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.