Women's knitted cotton trousers from India

India exported $137 million of women's knitted cotton trousers (HS 6104.62) in FY2025-26, down 0.6% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 20.3% to 24.9% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 30.3% to 34.9% for goods from China.

US duty from India
20.3%China 30.3%
India's exports, FY2025-26
$137MDown 0.6% on last year
HS code
6104.62Page updated 6 Nov 2026

US import duty, India vs China

India 20.3%
China 30.3%

India pays 10.0 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.

All 2 US tariff lines
HTS lineDescriptionBaseIndiaChina
6104.62.10 Of cotton: Bib and brace overalls 10.3% 20.3% 30.3%
6104.62.20 Of cotton: Other 14.9% 24.9% 34.9%

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 knitted cotton trousers

FY2022-23 $145 million
FY2023-24 $119 million
FY2024-25 $138 million
FY2025-26 $137 million

India's exports to all countries under HS 6104.62, April to March, from DGCI&S.

Rules and other duties

EU base duty
The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 6104.62 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 knitted cotton trousers from India?

20.3% to 24.9% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 6104.62, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 30.3% to 34.9%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.

What is the HS code for women's knitted cotton trousers?

6104.62, under heading 6104 (Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), 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 knitted cotton trousers?

Yes. India exported $137 million under HS 6104.62 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.