Safety headgear from India
India exported $69.7 million of safety headgear (HS 6506.10) in FY2025-26, up 40% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 20% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 20%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $70MUp 40.2% on last year
- HS code
- 6506.10Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 10.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6506.10.30 | Safety headgear: Of reinforced or laminated plastics | Free | 10% | 20% |
| 6506.10.60 | Safety headgear: Other | Free | 10% | 20% |
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 safety headgear
India's exports to all countries under HS 6506.10, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 6506.10 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 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 safety headgear from India?
10% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 6506.10, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 20%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for safety headgear?
6506.10, under heading 6506 (Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export safety headgear?
Yes. India exported $69.7 million under HS 6506.10 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.