Women's cotton blouses from India
India exported $642 million of women's cotton blouses (HS 6206.30) in FY2025-26, down 1.6% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 13.5% to 25.4% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 23.5% to 35.4% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 13.5%China 23.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $642MDown 1.6% on last year
- HS code
- 6206.30Page 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.
All 3 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6206.30.10.00 | Of cotton: Certified hand-loomed and folklore products (341) | 9% | 19% | 29% |
| 6206.30.20.00 | Other: Containing 36 percent or more by weight of flax fibers (341) | 3.5% | 13.5% | 23.5% |
| 6206.30.30 | Other: Other | 15.4% | 25.4% | 35.4% |
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 cotton blouses
India's exports to all countries under HS 6206.30, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 6206.30 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 cotton blouses from India?
13.5% to 25.4% on the 3 US tariff lines under HS 6206.30, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 23.5% to 35.4%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for women's cotton blouses?
6206.30, 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 cotton blouses?
Yes. India exported $642 million under HS 6206.30 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.