Relays up to 60 volts from India
India exported $62.4 million of relays up to 60 volts (HS 8536.41) in FY2025-26, up 23% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 12.7% US import duty, against 40.2% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 12.7%China 40.2%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $62MUp 23.0% on last year
- HS code
- 8536.41Page 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8536.41.00 | Relays: For a voltage not exceeding 60 V | 2.7% | 12.7% | 40.2% |
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 relays up to 60 volts
India's exports to all countries under HS 8536.41, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8536.41 is 2.3%, 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 0.7% 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 relays up to 60 volts from India?
12.7% 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 40.2%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for relays up to 60 volts?
8536.41, under heading 8536 (Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, relays, fuses, surge suppressors, plugs, sockets, lamp-holders and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage not exceeding <il>1,000 V</il>; connectors for optical fibers, optical fiber bundles or cables). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export relays up to 60 volts?
Yes. India exported $62.4 million under HS 8536.41 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.