Plastic blow molding machines from India
India exported $64.6 million of plastic blow molding machines (HS 8477.30) in FY2025-26, up 0.5% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 13.1% US import duty, against 40.6% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 13.1%China 40.6%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $65MUp 0.5% on last year
- HS code
- 8477.30Page 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8477.30.00.00 | Machinery for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof: Blow-molding machines | 3.1% | 13.1% | 40.6% |
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 plastic blow molding machines
India's exports to all countries under HS 8477.30, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8477.30 is 1.7%, 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 to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on plastic blow molding machines from India?
13.1% 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 40.6%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for plastic blow molding machines?
8477.30, under heading 8477 (Machinery for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export plastic blow molding machines?
Yes. India exported $64.6 million under HS 8477.30 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.