Vehicle lighting and signaling equipment from India
India exported $228 million of vehicle lighting and signaling equipment (HS 8512.20) in FY2025-26, up 11% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 12.5% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 37.5% to 40% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $228MUp 10.8% on last year
- HS code
- 8512.20Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8512.20.20 | Other lighting or visual signaling equipment: Lighting equipment | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 8512.20.40 | Other lighting or visual signaling equipment: Visual signaling equipment | 2.5% | 12.5% | 40% |
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 vehicle lighting and signaling equipment
India's exports to all countries under HS 8512.20, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8512.20 is 2.7%, 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 0.8% 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 vehicle lighting and signaling equipment from India?
10% to 12.5% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 8512.20, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 37.5% to 40%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for vehicle lighting and signaling equipment?
8512.20, under heading 8512 (Electrical lighting or signaling equipment (excluding articles of heading 8539), windshield wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles; parts thereof). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export vehicle lighting and signaling equipment?
Yes. India exported $228 million under HS 8512.20 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.