Vinyl floor coverings from India
India exported $62.1 million of vinyl floor coverings (HS 3918.10) in FY2025-26, down 52% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 14.2% to 16.5% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 41.7% to 44% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 14.2%China 41.7%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $62MDown 51.9% on last year
- HS code
- 3918.10Page 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 6 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3918.10.10 | Floor coverings: Vinyl tile | 5.3% | 15.3% | 42.8% |
| 3918.10.20.00 | Floor coverings: Other | 5.3% | 15.3% | 42.8% |
| 3918.10.31 | With a backing of man-made fibers: Over 70 percent by weight of plastics | 4.2% | 14.2% | 41.7% |
| 3918.10.32 | With a backing of man-made fibers: Other | 6.5% | 16.5% | 44% |
| 3918.10.40 | With a backing of textile fibers: Other | 5.3% | 15.3% | 42.8% |
| 3918.10.50.00 | Wall or ceiling coverings: Other | 4.2% | 14.2% | 41.7% |
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 vinyl floor coverings
India's exports to all countries under HS 3918.10, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 3918.10 is 6.5%, 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 vinyl floor coverings from India?
14.2% to 16.5% on the 6 US tariff lines under HS 3918.10, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 41.7% to 44%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for vinyl floor coverings?
3918.10, under heading 3918 (Floor coverings of plastics, whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles; wall or ceiling coverings of plastics, as defined in note 9 to this chapter). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export vinyl floor coverings?
Yes. India exported $62.1 million under HS 3918.10 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.