Plastic tableware and kitchenware from India
India exported $176 million of plastic tableware and kitchenware (HS 3924.10) in FY2025-26, up 1.5% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 13.4% to 16.5% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 15.9% to 26.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 13.4%China 15.9%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $176MUp 1.5% on last year
- HS code
- 3924.10Page 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 4 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3924.10.10.00 | Tableware and kitchenware: Salt, pepper, mustard and ketchup dispensers and similar dispensers | 3.4% | 13.4% | 15.9% |
| 3924.10.20.00 | Tableware and kitchenware: Plates, cups, saucers, soup bowls, cereal bowls, sugar bowls, creamers, gravy boats, serving dishes and platters | 6.5% | 16.5% | 26.5% |
| 3924.10.30.00 | Tableware and kitchenware: Trays | 5.3% | 15.3% | 25.3% |
| 3924.10.40.00 | Tableware and kitchenware: Other | 3.4% | 13.4% | 15.9% |
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 tableware and kitchenware
India's exports to all countries under HS 3924.10, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- United States
- Food-contact safety. Materials that touch food must be safe for that use under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. FDA can detain shipments that leach unsafe substances into food. 21 CFR Part 174
- European Union
- Food-contact materials. Materials that touch food must not transfer harmful substances into it and must be labelled for food contact. Some, including ceramics and plastics, need a written declaration of compliance. Regulation (EC) 1935/2004
- United Kingdom
- Food-contact materials. Materials that touch food must not transfer harmful substances into it. Some, including ceramics and plastics, need a written declaration of compliance. SI 2012/2619 (England)
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 3924.10 is 6.5%, 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 tableware and kitchenware from India?
13.4% to 16.5% on the 4 US tariff lines under HS 3924.10, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 15.9% to 26.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for plastic tableware and kitchenware?
3924.10, under heading 3924 (Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export plastic tableware and kitchenware?
Yes. India exported $176 million under HS 3924.10 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.