Plants for perfumery or pharmacy from India
India exported $464 million of plants for perfumery or pharmacy (HS 1211.90) in FY2025-26, down 13% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 16% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 37.5% to 43.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $464MDown 12.9% on last year
- HS code
- 1211.90Page 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 5 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1211.90.20.00 | Mint leaves: Crude or not manufactured | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 1211.90.40 | Mint leaves: Other | 4.8% | 14.8% | 42.3% |
| 1211.90.60.00 | Other: Tonka beans | 6.6¢/kg | – | – |
| 1211.90.89 | Other: Fresh or dried | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 1211.90.93.00 | Other: Chilled or frozen | 6% | 16% | 43.5% |
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 plants for perfumery or pharmacy
India's exports to all countries under HS 1211.90, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 1211.90 is 0.6%, ranging from 0% to 3% across tariff lines, 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 0.9% 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 for most lines, with restrictions on some. 12119012: Restricted. 12119014: Restricted. 12119051: Prohibited.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on plants for perfumery or pharmacy from India?
10% to 16% on the 5 US tariff lines under HS 1211.90, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 37.5% to 43.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for plants for perfumery or pharmacy?
1211.90, under heading 1211 (Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export plants for perfumery or pharmacy?
Yes. India exported $464 million under HS 1211.90 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.