Women's blouses of non-cotton, non-man-made textiles from India
India exported $164 million of women's blouses of non-cotton, non-man-made textiles (HS 6206.90) in FY2025-26, down 12% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 16.7% US import duty, against 26.7% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 16.7%China 26.7%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $164MDown 12.3% on last year
- HS code
- 6206.90Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 10.0 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6206.90.00 | Women's or girls' blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: Of other textile materials | 6.7% | 16.7% | 26.7% |
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 women's blouses of non-cotton, non-man-made textiles
India's exports to all countries under HS 6206.90, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 6206.90 is 12%, 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.
- RoSCTL
- Apparel and made-ups from India get the RoSCTL rebate of state and central taxes, which a supplier may factor into its price.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on women's blouses of non-cotton, non-man-made textiles from India?
16.7% 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 26.7%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for women's blouses of non-cotton, non-man-made textiles?
6206.90, under heading 6206 (Women's or girls' blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export women's blouses of non-cotton, non-man-made textiles?
Yes. India exported $164 million under HS 6206.90 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.