Textile yarn spinning machinery from India
India exported $87.6 million of textile yarn spinning machinery (HS 8445.20) in FY2025-26, down 17% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 20% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 20%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $88MDown 16.6% on last year
- HS code
- 8445.20Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 10.0 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8445.20.00.00 | Machines for preparing textile fibers; spinning, doubling or twisting machines and other machinery for producing textile yarns; textile reeling or winding (including weft winding) machines and machines for preparing textile yarns for use on the machines of heading 8446 or 8447: Textile spinning machines | Free | 10% | 20% |
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 yarn spinning machinery
India's exports to all countries under HS 8445.20, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8445.20 is 1.7%, 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 0.9% 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 textile yarn spinning machinery from India?
10% 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 20%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for textile yarn spinning machinery?
8445.20, under heading 8445 (Machines for preparing textile fibers; spinning, doubling or twisting machines and other machinery for producing textile yarns; textile reeling or winding (including weft winding) machines and machines for preparing textile yarns for use on the machines of heading 8446 or 8447). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export textile yarn spinning machinery?
Yes. India exported $87.6 million under HS 8445.20 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.