Women's man-made fiber garments from India

India exported $273 million of women's man-made fiber garments (HS 6211.43) in FY2025-26, up 2.9% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 26% US import duty, against 36% for goods from China.

US duty from India
26%China 36%
India's exports, FY2025-26
$273MUp 2.9% on last year
HS code
6211.43Page updated 6 Nov 2026

US import duty, India vs China

India 26%
China 36%

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
6211.43.05 Of man-made fibers: Recreational performance outerwear 16% 26% 36%
6211.43.10 Of man-made fibers: Other 16% 26% 36%

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 garments

FY2022-23 $374 million
FY2023-24 $313 million
FY2024-25 $265 million
FY2025-26 $273 million

India's exports to all countries under HS 6211.43, April to March, from DGCI&S.

Rules and other duties

EU base duty
The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 6211.43 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 garments from India?

26% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 6211.43, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 36%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.

What is the HS code for women's man-made fiber garments?

6211.43, under heading 6211 (Track suits, ski-suits and swimwear; other garments). 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 garments?

Yes. India exported $273 million under HS 6211.43 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.