Plastic christmas festive articles from India
India exported $121 million of plastic christmas festive articles (HS 9505.10) in FY2025-26, up 1.2% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 12.5% to 20% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 12.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $121MUp 1.2% on last year
- HS code
- 9505.10Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 2.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 6 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9505.10.10.00 | Christmas ornaments: Of glass | Free | 10% | 20% |
| 9505.10.15.00 | Other: Of wood | Free | 10% | 12.5% |
| 9505.10.25.00 | Other: Other | Free | 10% | 12.5% |
| 9505.10.30.00 | Articles for Christmas festivities and parts and accessories thereof: Nativity scenes and figures thereof | Free | 10% | 12.5% |
| 9505.10.40 | Other: Of plastics | Free | 10% | 12.5% |
| 9505.10.50 | Other: Other | Free | 10% | 12.5% |
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 plastic christmas festive articles
India's exports to all countries under HS 9505.10, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 9505.10 is 1.4%, ranging from 0% to 2.7% 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 1% 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 christmas festive articles from India?
10% on the 6 US tariff lines under HS 9505.10, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 12.5% to 20%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for plastic christmas festive articles?
9505.10, under heading 9505 (Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, including magic tricks and practical joke articles; 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 plastic christmas festive articles?
Yes. India exported $121 million under HS 9505.10 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.