Polyester cotton blend yarn from India
India exported $184 million of polyester cotton blend yarn (HS 5509.53) in FY2025-26, down 0.3% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 23.2% US import duty, against 50.7% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 23.2%China 50.7%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $184MDown 0.3% on last year
- HS code
- 5509.53Page 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5509.53.00 | Other yarn, of polyester staple fibers: Mixed mainly or solely with cotton | 13.2% | 23.2% | 50.7% |
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 polyester cotton blend yarn
India's exports to all countries under HS 5509.53, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 5509.53 is 4%, 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 2.4% 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 polyester cotton blend yarn from India?
23.2% 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 50.7%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for polyester cotton blend yarn?
5509.53, under heading 5509 (Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibers, not put up for retail sale). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export polyester cotton blend yarn?
Yes. India exported $184 million under HS 5509.53 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.