Textiles & Apparelโ€ข๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ IndiaAvg Effective Duty: 22.8%

Clothing & Apparel from ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India: US Import Tariffs 2026

Complete guide to US duty rates, HTS codes, and tariff overlays for clothing & apparel imported from India. Total 2025 imports: $39M.

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Section 232 โ€” Steel

25% tariff on steel imports under Section 232 national security authority.

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Section 232 โ€” Aluminum

10% tariff on aluminum imports under Section 232 national security authority.

HTS Codes for Clothing & Apparel โ€” Duty Rates

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Top Clothing & Apparel Imports from India (2025)

HS6 CodeDescriptionImport ValueDuties Paid
620920BABIES' GARMENTS AND CLOTHING ACCESSORIES OF COTTON, NOT KNITTED OR CROCHETED$31M$7M
620930BABIES' GARMENTS AND CLOTHING ACCESSORIES OF SYNTHETIC FIBERS, NOT KNITTED OR CROCHETED$2M$672K
420340CLOTHING ACCESSORIES NESOI, OF LEATHER OR OF COMPOSITION LEATHER$2M$258K
430310ARTICLES OF APPAREL AND CLOTHING ACCESSORIES OF FURSKINS$1M$419K
620990BABIES' GARMENTS AND CLOTHING ACCESSORIES OF TEXTILE MATERIALS NESOI, NOT KNITTED OR CROCHETED$1M$211K
591110TEXTILE FABRICS, FELT AND FELT-LINED WOVEN WITH LAYERS OF RUBBER, LEATHER, ETC. FOR CARD CLOTHING, AND SIMILAR FABRIC FOR OTHER TECHNICAL USES$888K$261K
630900WORN CLOTHING AND OTHER WORN TEXTILE ARTICLES$696K$50K
401590ARTICLES OF APPAREL AND CLOTHING ACCESSORIES, EXCEPT GLOVES, FOR ALL PURPOSES, OF VULCANIZED RUBBER OTHER THAN HARD RUBBER, NESOI$152K$16K
844832PARTS OF MACHINES FOR PREPARING TEXTILE FIBERS, OTHER THAN CARD CLOTHING$112K$0
844831CARD CLOTHING$5K$174

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average US tariff on clothing?

US clothing tariffs are among the highest of any product category, averaging 12-32% depending on the fiber content and garment type. Cotton garments average 12-20%, while synthetic garments can reach 32%.

Do Section 301 tariffs apply to Chinese clothing?

Most Chinese clothing is subject to Section 301 tariffs of 7.5-25% on top of already-high base duty rates. This has accelerated the shift of garment manufacturing to Vietnam, Bangladesh, and other Southeast Asian countries.

What HTS chapters cover clothing?

Knitted clothing falls under HTS Chapter 61 and woven clothing under Chapter 62. Classification depends on construction method (knit vs. woven), fiber content (cotton, synthetic, silk), and garment type.

What tariffs apply to clothing & apparel from India?

Clothing & Apparel imported from India are subject to the standard MFN base duty rate, plus Section 232 โ€” Steel, Section 232 โ€” Aluminum tariff overlays. Use the duty calculator to get the exact rate for your HTS code.

How do I calculate the landed cost for clothing & apparel from India?

The landed cost includes the product value (FOB), ocean or air freight, insurance, US Customs duties (base rate plus any applicable overlays), Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464% of value, min $29.66), and Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125% of dutiable value). Use our landed cost calculator to get the full breakdown.

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