Stone and mineral articles from India
India exported $102 million of stone and mineral articles (HS 6815.99) in FY2025-26, up 0.4% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 37.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $102MUp 0.4% on last year
- HS code
- 6815.99Page 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6815.99.20.00 | Other: Talc, steatite and soapstone, cut or sawed, or in blanks, crayons, cubes, disks or other forms | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 6815.99.41 | Other: Other | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
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 stone and mineral articles
India's exports to all countries under HS 6815.99, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 6815.99 is 0%, from 2021 data. 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 stone and mineral articles from India?
10% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 6815.99, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 37.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for stone and mineral articles?
6815.99, under heading 6815 (Articles of stone or of other mineral substances (including carbon fibers, articles of carbon fibers and articles of peat), not elsewhere specified or included). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export stone and mineral articles?
Yes. India exported $102 million under HS 6815.99 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.