Plastic coated textile fabrics from India
India exported $153 million of plastic coated textile fabrics (HS 5903.90) in FY2025-26, down 32% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 18% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 37.5% to 45.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $153MDown 31.7% on last year
- HS code
- 5903.90Page 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 6 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5903.90.10.00 | Other: Of cotton | 2.7% | 12.7% | 40.2% |
| 5903.90.15.00 | Fabrics specified in note 9 to section XI: Over 60 percent by weight of plastics | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 5903.90.18.00 | Fabrics specified in note 9 to section XI: Other (229) | 8% | 18% | 45.5% |
| 5903.90.20.00 | Other: Over 70 percent by weight of rubber or plastics | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 5903.90.25.00 | Other: Other (229) | 7.5% | 17.5% | 45% |
| 5903.90.30 | Other: Other | 2.7% | 12.7% | 40.2% |
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 coated textile fabrics
India's exports to all countries under HS 5903.90, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 5903.90 is 8%, 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 coated textile fabrics from India?
10% to 18% on the 6 US tariff lines under HS 5903.90, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 37.5% to 45.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for plastic coated textile fabrics?
5903.90, under heading 5903 (Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 5902). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export plastic coated textile fabrics?
Yes. India exported $153 million under HS 5903.90 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.