Tungsten waste and scrap from India

India exported $96.6 million of tungsten waste and scrap (HS 8101.97) in FY2025-26, up 305% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 2.8% US import duty, against 2.8% for goods from China.

US duty from India
2.8%China 2.8%
India's exports, FY2025-26
$97MUp 304.8% on last year
HS code
8101.97Page updated 6 Nov 2026

US import duty, India vs China

India 2.8%
China 2.8%

The same duty from India and China. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.

The US tariff line
HTS lineDescriptionBaseIndiaChina
8101.97.00.00 Other: Waste and scrap 2.8% 2.8% 2.8%

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 tungsten waste and scrap

FY2022-23 $12.4 million
FY2023-24 $8.4 million
FY2024-25 $23.9 million
FY2025-26 $96.6 million

India's exports to all countries under HS 8101.97, April to March, from DGCI&S.

Rules and other duties

EU base duty
The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8101.97 is 0%, from 2021 data. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
RoDTEP
India's schedule lists 0.5% 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 tungsten waste and scrap from India?

2.8% 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 2.8%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.

What is the HS code for tungsten waste and scrap?

8101.97, under heading 8101 (Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof, including waste and scrap). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.

Does India export tungsten waste and scrap?

Yes. India exported $96.6 million under HS 8101.97 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.