Rock drilling and boring tools from India
India exported $122 million of rock drilling and boring tools (HS 8207.19) in FY2025-26, up 7.8% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 12.9% to 15% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 40.4% to 42.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 12.9%China 40.4%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $122MUp 7.8% on last year
- HS code
- 8207.19Page 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.
All 2 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8207.19.30 | Other, including parts: With cutting part containing by weight over 0.2 percent of chromium, molybdenum, or tungsten or over 0.1 percent of vanadium | 5% | 15% | 42.5% |
| 8207.19.60 | Other, including parts: Other | 2.9% | 12.9% | 40.4% |
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 rock drilling and boring tools
India's exports to all countries under HS 8207.19, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8207.19 is 2.7%, 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 1.1% 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 rock drilling and boring tools from India?
12.9% to 15% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 8207.19, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 40.4% to 42.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for rock drilling and boring tools?
8207.19, under heading 8207 (Interchangeable tools for handtools, whether or not power operated, or for machine-tools (for example, for pressing, stamping, punching, tapping, threading, drilling, boring, broaching, milling, turning or screwdriving), including dies for drawing or extruding metal, and rock drilling or earth boring tools; base metal parts thereof). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export rock drilling and boring tools?
Yes. India exported $122 million under HS 8207.19 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.