Titanium oxides from India
India exported $81.2 million of titanium oxides (HS 2823.00) in FY2025-26, up 16% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 5.5% US import duty, against 30.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 5.5%China 30.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $81MUp 16.3% on last year
- HS code
- 2823.00Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 25.0 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2823.00.00.00 | Titanium oxides | 5.5% | 5.5% | 30.5% |
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 titanium oxides
India's exports to all countries under HS 2823.00, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 2823.00 is 5.5%, 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 titanium oxides from India?
5.5% 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 30.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for titanium oxides?
2823.00, under heading 2823. Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export titanium oxides?
Yes. India exported $81.2 million under HS 2823.00 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.