Switching apparatus parts from India
India exported $1.01 billion of switching apparatus parts (HS 8538.90) in FY2025-26, up 17% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 13.5% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 37.5% to 41% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $1.01BUp 16.6% on last year
- HS code
- 8538.90Page 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 5 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8538.90.10.00 | Printed circuit assemblies: Of an article of heading 8537 for one of the articles described in additional U.S. note 11 to chapter 85 | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 8538.90.30.00 | Printed circuit assemblies: Other | 3.5% | 13.5% | 41% |
| 8538.90.40.00 | Other: Other, for the articles of subheading 8535.90.40, 8536.30.40 or 8536.50.40, of ceramic or metallic materials, electrically or mechanically reactive to changes in temperature | 3.5% | 13.5% | 41% |
| 8538.90.60.00 | Other: Molded parts | 3.5% | 13.5% | 41% |
| 8538.90.81 | Other: Other | 3.5% | 13.5% | 41% |
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 switching apparatus parts
India's exports to all countries under HS 8538.90, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8538.90 is 1.8%, 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 0.7% 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 switching apparatus parts from India?
10% to 13.5% on the 5 US tariff lines under HS 8538.90, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 37.5% to 41%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for switching apparatus parts?
8538.90, under heading 8538 (Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading 8535, 8536 or 8537). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export switching apparatus parts?
Yes. India exported $1.01 billion under HS 8538.90 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.