Silk shawls and scarves from India
India exported $70.6 million of silk shawls and scarves (HS 6214.10) in FY2025-26, up 61% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 11.2% to 13.9% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 21.2% to 23.9% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 11.2%China 21.2%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $71MUp 61.2% on last year
- HS code
- 6214.10Page 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6214.10.10.00 | Of silk or silk waste: Containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste | 1.2% | 11.2% | 21.2% |
| 6214.10.20.00 | Of silk or silk waste: Other (859) | 3.9% | 13.9% | 23.9% |
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 silk shawls and scarves
India's exports to all countries under HS 6214.10, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 6214.10 is 8%, 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.
- RoSCTL
- Apparel and made-ups from India get the RoSCTL rebate of state and central taxes, which a supplier may factor into its price.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on silk shawls and scarves from India?
11.2% to 13.9% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 6214.10, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 21.2% to 23.9%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for silk shawls and scarves?
6214.10, under heading 6214 (Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export silk shawls and scarves?
Yes. India exported $70.6 million under HS 6214.10 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.