Women's cotton knit blouses from India
India exported $101 million of women's cotton knit blouses (HS 6106.10) in FY2025-26, up 14% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 29.7% US import duty, against 39.7% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 29.7%China 39.7%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $101MUp 13.7% on last year
- HS code
- 6106.10Page 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6106.10.00 | Women's or girls' blouses and shirts, knitted or crocheted: Of cotton | 19.7% | 29.7% | 39.7% |
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 cotton knit blouses
India's exports to all countries under HS 6106.10, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 6106.10 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 knit blouses from India?
29.7% 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 39.7%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for women's cotton knit blouses?
6106.10, under heading 6106 (Women's or girls' blouses and shirts, knitted or crocheted). 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 knit blouses?
Yes. India exported $101 million under HS 6106.10 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.