Petrol cars up to 1,000 cc from India
India exported $2.19 billion of petrol cars up to 1,000 cc (HS 8703.21) in FY2025-26, up 54% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 12.5% US import duty, against 40% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 12.5%China 40%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $2.19BUp 53.6% on last year
- HS code
- 8703.21Page 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8703.21.01 | Other vehicles, with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines: Of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,000 cc15% if steel, aluminium or copper makes up at least 15% of the product's weight | 2.5% | 12.5% | 40% |
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. A separate Section 232 duty on vehicles and vehicle parts isn't included and may add substantially to these figures. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of petrol cars up to 1,000 cc
India's exports to all countries under HS 8703.21, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8703.21 is 10%, 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 0.5% to 1.3% 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 petrol cars up to 1,000 cc from India?
12.5% 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 40%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included. A separate Section 232 duty on vehicles and vehicle parts isn't included either.
What is the HS code for petrol cars up to 1,000 cc?
8703.21, under heading 8703 (Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 8702), including station wagons and racing cars). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export petrol cars up to 1,000 cc?
Yes. India exported $2.19 billion under HS 8703.21 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.