Prepared nuts and seeds from India
India exported $106 million of prepared nuts and seeds (HS 2008.19) in FY2025-26, down 12% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 1% to 32.4% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 26% to 59.9% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 1%China 26%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $106MDown 11.9% on last year
- HS code
- 2008.19Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 25.0 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 9 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008.19.10 | Other, including mixtures: Brazil nuts and cashews | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 2008.19.15.00 | Other, including mixtures: Coconuts | 1% | 1% | 26% |
| 2008.19.20.00 | Other, including mixtures: Filberts | 11.3¢/kg | – | – |
| 2008.19.25.00 | Other, including mixtures: Pecans | 9.9¢/kg | – | – |
| 2008.19.30 | Other, including mixtures: Pignolia and pistachios | 1¢/kg | – | – |
| 2008.19.40.00 | Other, including mixtures: Almonds | 32.6¢/kg | – | – |
| 2008.19.50.00 | Other, including mixtures: Watermelon seeds | 6.4% | 16.4% | 43.9% |
| 2008.19.85.00 | Other, including mixtures: Mixtures | 22.4% | 32.4% | 59.9% |
| 2008.19.90 | Other, including mixtures: Other | 17.9% | 27.9% | 55.4% |
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 prepared nuts and seeds
India's exports to all countries under HS 2008.19, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 2008.19 is 10%, ranging from 7% to 12.8% 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 1.3% 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 prepared nuts and seeds from India?
1% to 32.4% on the 9 US tariff lines under HS 2008.19, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 26% to 59.9%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for prepared nuts and seeds?
2008.19, under heading 2008 (Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export prepared nuts and seeds?
Yes. India exported $106 million under HS 2008.19 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.