Import duty on textiles from India into the US is made up of the normal tariff for the product code plus any additional measures in force on the day of entry, and the additional measures have changed several times since 2025. Do not rely on any figure that is more than a few weeks old.
This article does not give rates. It explains which measures matter, which ones do not apply to Indian goods, and how to confirm the position before you commit to an order.
How is US import duty on Indian textiles built up?
Start with the base duty for your product in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, which depends on fibre, construction and whether the item is knitted or woven. Then add any country-specific additional tariffs.
In 2025 and early 2026 the US applied additional tariffs on Indian goods, and a framework announced in February 2026 reduced them. Later reports described talks slowing and fresh measures being proposed after the US Supreme Court struck down earlier tariff measures. Because of this, treat the position as live and check it with a customs broker before you price. Our guide to how import duty on Indian textiles is set explains the structure.
Does Section 301 apply to textiles from India?
Section 301 tariffs were imposed after investigations into specific countries, most famously China. They apply to goods of that country's origin. Textiles made in India are not subject to the China Section 301 tariffs, unless the goods are actually of Chinese origin.
That is why origin matters. If Indian yarn or fabric is made from imported inputs, customs looks at where the substantial transformation happened. Read how to prove cotton origin for US customs for the records that support the claim.
Is de minimis still available for textile shipments?
No. The US suspended the duty-free de minimis exemption for imports from all countries from 29 August 2025. As of October 2026 the suspension has been continued and made indefinite for most modes of transport by rules published by US Customs and Border Protection in June 2026, with the statutory exemption due to end on 1 July 2027.
In practice, even a small sample parcel or a direct-to-consumer shipment should be treated as dutiable and entered properly. Confirm how your courier or forwarder files these.
Do USMCA rules of origin affect Indian textiles?
The USMCA is a trade agreement between the US, Mexico and Canada. Its textile rules of origin, which generally require yarn and fabric to be formed in the region, apply to goods claiming USMCA preference. Indian goods cannot claim it.
The rules matter only if you compare India with Mexican supply, or if you plan to ship Indian fabric to a North American cutting plant. In that case, Indian fabric may not qualify the finished garment for USMCA treatment.
Next step
Before you fix a landed cost, get the current duty confirmed by a licensed customs broker. We can set up the origin documents and supplier records that broker will ask for, as listed in the document pack your broker will ask for. To start, book a free sourcing review.