Duty and trade-agreement rates for common categories in the US, UK, UAE and Germany.
Import duty depends on your product's HS code (its customs code) and the country it comes from. The rates below use one representative, official code for each category, so you can see roughly what to expect and where India's trade agreements help. Your product's exact code may give a different rate.
| Category (representative HS code) | United States | United Kingdom | UAE | Germany (EU) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apparel 6109.10 cotton knit T-shirts | 26.5% 16.5% + 10% Sec 301 | 0% with origin proof (CETA) 12% without | 0% with certificate of origin (CEPA) 5% without | 12% |
| Home textiles 6302.31 cotton bed linen | 30.9% 20.9% + 10% Sec 301 | 0% with origin proof (CETA) 12% without | 5% general rate CEPA may lower it; check your code | 12% |