Textile finishing agents from India
India exported $58.9 million of textile finishing agents (HS 3809.91) in FY2025-26, up 2.6% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 16% US import duty, against 43.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 16%China 43.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $59MUp 2.6% on last year
- HS code
- 3809.91Page 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3809.91.00.00 | Other: Of a kind used in the textile or like industries | 6% | 16% | 43.5% |
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 textile finishing agents
India's exports to all countries under HS 3809.91, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 3809.91 is 6.3%, 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 textile finishing agents from India?
16% 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 43.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for textile finishing agents?
3809.91, under heading 3809 (Finishing agents, dye carriers to accelerate the dyeing or fixing of dyestuffs and other products and preparations (for example, dressings and mordants), of a kind used in the textile, paper, leather or like industries, 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 textile finishing agents?
Yes. India exported $58.9 million under HS 3809.91 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.