Toothpaste from India
India exported $89.2 million of toothpaste (HS 3306.10) in FY2025-26, down 3.8% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 12.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 12.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $89MDown 3.8% on last year
- HS code
- 3306.10Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 2.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3306.10.00.00 | Preparations for oral or dental hygiene, including denture fixative pastes and powders; yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss), in individual retail packages: Dentifrices | Free | 10% | 12.5% |
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 toothpaste
India's exports to all countries under HS 3306.10, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 3306.10 is 0%, from 2021 data. 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 toothpaste 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 12.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for toothpaste?
3306.10, under heading 3306 (Preparations for oral or dental hygiene, including denture fixative pastes and powders; yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss), in individual retail packages). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export toothpaste?
Yes. India exported $89.2 million under HS 3306.10 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.