Starter motors and starter-generators from India
India exported $182 million of starter motors and starter-generators (HS 8511.40) in FY2025-26, down 3.5% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 12.5% US import duty, against 40% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 12.5%China 40%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $182MDown 3.5% on last year
- HS code
- 8511.40Page 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8511.40.00.00 | Electrical ignition or starting equipment of a kind used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines (for example, ignition magnetos, magneto-dynamos, ignition coils, spark plugs and glow plugs, starter motors); generators (for example, dynamos, alternators) and cut-outs of a kind used in conjunction with such engines; parts thereof: Starter motors and dual purpose starter-generators | 2.5% | 12.5% | 40% |
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 starter motors and starter-generators
India's exports to all countries under HS 8511.40, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8511.40 is 1.6%, ranging from 0% to 3.2% across tariff lines, 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 0.8% 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 starter motors and starter-generators from India?
12.5% 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%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for starter motors and starter-generators?
8511.40, under heading 8511 (Electrical ignition or starting equipment of a kind used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines (for example, ignition magnetos, magneto-dynamos, ignition coils, spark plugs and glow plugs, starter motors); generators (for example, dynamos, alternators) and cut-outs of a kind used in conjunction with such engines; parts thereof). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export starter motors and starter-generators?
Yes. India exported $182 million under HS 8511.40 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.