Unclad aluminum alloy sheet from India
India exported $139 million of unclad aluminum alloy sheet (HS 7606.12) in FY2025-26, up 6.3% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 53% to 56.5% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 78% to 81.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 53%China 78%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $139MUp 6.3% on last year
- HS code
- 7606.12Page 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.
All 2 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7606.12.30 | Of aluminum alloys: Not clad | 3% | 53% | 78% |
| 7606.12.60.00 | Of aluminum alloys: Clad | 6.5% | 56.5% | 81.5% |
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 unclad aluminum alloy sheet
India's exports to all countries under HS 7606.12, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 7606.12 is 7.5%, 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 1.2% 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 unclad aluminum alloy sheet from India?
53% to 56.5% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 7606.12, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 78% to 81.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for unclad aluminum alloy sheet?
7606.12, under heading 7606 (Aluminum plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding <il>0.2 mm</il>). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export unclad aluminum alloy sheet?
Yes. India exported $139 million under HS 7606.12 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.