Polyester-viscose woven fabric from India
India exported $335 million of polyester-viscose woven fabric (HS 5515.11) in FY2025-26, up 2.8% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 24.9% US import duty, against 52.4% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 24.9%China 52.4%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $335MUp 2.8% on last year
- HS code
- 5515.11Page 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5515.11.00 | Of polyester staple fibers: Mixed mainly or solely with viscose rayon staple fibers | 14.9% | 24.9% | 52.4% |
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-viscose woven fabric
India's exports to all countries under HS 5515.11, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 5515.11 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 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-viscose woven fabric from India?
24.9% 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 52.4%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for polyester-viscose woven fabric?
5515.11, under heading 5515 (Other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export polyester-viscose woven fabric?
Yes. India exported $335 million under HS 5515.11 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.