Worn clothing and articles from India
India exported $83.1 million of worn clothing and articles (HS 6309.00) in FY2025-26, up 5.1% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 0% US import duty, against 7.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 0%China 7.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $83MUp 5.1% on last year
- HS code
- 6309.00Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 7.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6309.00.00 | Worn clothing and other worn articles | Free | 0% | 7.5% |
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 worn clothing and articles
India's exports to all countries under HS 6309.00, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 6309.00 is 5.3%, 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 worn clothing and articles from India?
0% 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 7.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for worn clothing and articles?
6309.00, under heading 6309. Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export worn clothing and articles?
Yes. India exported $83.1 million under HS 6309.00 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.