Women's non-synthetic garments from India
India exported $136 million of women's non-synthetic garments (HS 6211.49) in FY2025-26, down 5.1% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 11.2% to 22% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 21.2% to 32% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 11.2%China 21.2%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $136MDown 5.1% on last year
- HS code
- 6211.49Page 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 6 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6211.49.03 | Recreational performance outerwear: Containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste | 1.2% | 11.2% | 21.2% |
| 6211.49.15 | Recreational performance outerwear: Of wool or fine animal hair | 12% | 22% | 32% |
| 6211.49.25 | Recreational performance outerwear: Other | 7.3% | 17.3% | 27.3% |
| 6211.49.50 | Other: Containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste | 1.2% | 11.2% | 21.2% |
| 6211.49.60 | Other: Of wool or fine animal hair | 12% | 22% | 32% |
| 6211.49.80 | Other: Other | 7.3% | 17.3% | 27.3% |
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 non-synthetic garments
India's exports to all countries under HS 6211.49, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 6211.49 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 non-synthetic garments from India?
11.2% to 22% on the 6 US tariff lines under HS 6211.49, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 21.2% to 32%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for women's non-synthetic garments?
6211.49, 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 non-synthetic garments?
Yes. India exported $136 million under HS 6211.49 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.