Women's man-made fiber blouses from India
India exported $206 million of women's man-made fiber blouses (HS 6206.40) in FY2025-26, down 18% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 14% to 36.9% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 24% to 46.9% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 14%China 24%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $206MDown 18.5% on last year
- HS code
- 6206.40Page 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 4 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6206.40.10.00 | Of man-made fibers: Certified hand-loomed and folklore products (641) | 11.3% | 21.3% | 31.3% |
| 6206.40.20.00 | Other: Containing 30 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste (641) | 4% | 14% | 24% |
| 6206.40.25 | Other: Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair | 56.3¢/kg + 14.3% | – | – |
| 6206.40.30 | Other: Other | 26.9% | 36.9% | 46.9% |
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 man-made fiber blouses
India's exports to all countries under HS 6206.40, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 6206.40 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 man-made fiber blouses from India?
14% to 36.9% on the 4 US tariff lines under HS 6206.40, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 24% to 46.9%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for women's man-made fiber blouses?
6206.40, 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 man-made fiber blouses?
Yes. India exported $206 million under HS 6206.40 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.