Physical analysis instrument parts from India
India exported $64.7 million of physical analysis instrument parts (HS 9027.90) in FY2025-26, down 56% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 20% to 37.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 20%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $65MDown 55.9% on last year
- HS code
- 9027.90Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 10.0 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 9 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9027.90.20.00 | Microtomes; parts and accessories: Microtomes | Free | 10% | 20% |
| 9027.90.45.00 | Of electrical instruments and apparatus: Printed circuit assemblies for the goods of subheading 9027.81 or 9027.89 | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 9027.90.54.00 | Other: Of electrophoresis instruments not incorporating an optical or other measuring device | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 9027.90.56 | Other: Of instruments and apparatus of subheading 9027.20, 9027.30, 9027.50, 9027.81 or 9027.89 | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 9027.90.59 | Other: Other | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 9027.90.64.00 | Of optical instruments and apparatus: Of instruments and apparatus of subheading 9027.20, 9027.30, 9027.50, 9027.81 or 9027.89 | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 9027.90.68.00 | Of optical instruments and apparatus: Other | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 9027.90.84.00 | Other: Of instruments and apparatus of subheading 9027.20, 9027.30, 9027.50, 9027.81 or 9027.89 | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 9027.90.88.00 | Other: 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 physical analysis instrument parts
India's exports to all countries under HS 9027.90, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 9027.90 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 physical analysis instrument parts from India?
10% on the 9 US tariff lines under HS 9027.90, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 20% to 37.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for physical analysis instrument parts?
9027.90, under heading 9027 (Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes; 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 physical analysis instrument parts?
Yes. India exported $64.7 million under HS 9027.90 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.