Refractory ceramic goods from India
India exported $69.9 million of refractory ceramic goods (HS 6903.20) in FY2025-26, up 3.6% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 37.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $70MUp 3.6% on last year
- HS code
- 6903.20Page 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6903.20.00.00 | Other refractory ceramic goods (for example, retorts, crucibles, muffles, nozzles, plugs, supports, cupels, tubes, pipes, sheaths, rods and slide gates), other than those of siliceous fossil meals or of similar siliceous earths: Containing by weight more than 50 percent of alumina (Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>) or of a mixture or compound of alumina and of silica (SiO<sub>2</sub>) | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
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 refractory ceramic goods
India's exports to all countries under HS 6903.20, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 6903.20 is 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 refractory ceramic goods from India?
10% 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 37.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for refractory ceramic goods?
6903.20, under heading 6903 (Other refractory ceramic goods (for example, retorts, crucibles, muffles, nozzles, plugs, supports, cupels, tubes, pipes, sheaths, rods and slide gates), other than those of siliceous fossil meals or of similar siliceous earths). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export refractory ceramic goods?
Yes. India exported $69.9 million under HS 6903.20 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.