Woven silk fabrics from India
India exported $209 million of woven silk fabrics (HS 5007.20) in FY2025-26, up 83% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 37.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $209MUp 82.9% on last year
- HS code
- 5007.20Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5007.20.00 | Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste: Other fabrics, containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or of silk waste other than noil silk | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
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 woven silk fabrics
India's exports to all countries under HS 5007.20, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 5007.20 is 7%, ranging from 5.3% to 7.5% across tariff lines, 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.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 1.6% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on woven silk fabrics from India?
10% 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 37.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for woven silk fabrics?
5007.20, under heading 5007 (Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export woven silk fabrics?
Yes. India exported $209 million under HS 5007.20 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.