Synthetic-blend denim from India
India exported $131 million of synthetic-blend denim (HS 5211.42) in FY2025-26, down 13% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 18.1% US import duty, against 45.6% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 18.1%China 45.6%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $131MDown 13.3% on last year
- HS code
- 5211.42Page 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5211.42.00 | Of yarns of different colors: Denim | 8.1% | 18.1% | 45.6% |
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 synthetic-blend denim
India's exports to all countries under HS 5211.42, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 5211.42 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.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 3.6% 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 synthetic-blend denim from India?
18.1% 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 45.6%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for synthetic-blend denim?
5211.42, under heading 5211 (Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibers, weighing more than 200 g/m²). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export synthetic-blend denim?
Yes. India exported $131 million under HS 5211.42 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.