Tobacco cigarettes from India
India exported $122 million of tobacco cigarettes (HS 2402.20) in FY2025-26, up 9.2% on FY2024-25. The EU's average base duty is 33.8%, before India's GSP preference.
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $122MUp 9.2% on last year
- HS code
- 2402.20Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
Goods made in India pay a compound rate US import duty. Some rates here are compound, so check the lines below.
All 3 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2402.20.10.00 | Cigarettes containing tobacco: Containing clove | 41.7¢/kg + 0.9% | – | – |
| 2402.20.80.00 | Other: Paper-wrapped | $1.05/kg + 2.3% | – | – |
| 2402.20.90.00 | Other: Other | $1.50/kg + 3.2% | – | – |
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 tobacco cigarettes
India's exports to all countries under HS 2402.20, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 2402.20 is 33.8%, ranging from 10% to 57.6% 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.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the HS code for tobacco cigarettes?
2402.20, under heading 2402 (Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes, of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export tobacco cigarettes?
Yes. India exported $122 million under HS 2402.20 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.