Import duty changes on garments from India
Last change recorded . Rates re-checked against official sources every day.
Trade agreements, tariff suspensions and extra duties change what an importer pays for a dress, kaftan or scarf made in India. This page tracks every one that the duty calculator uses: what applies today, what is coming and when, with the official source for each step. Items confirmed only by the press are labelled "Reported".
What applies today
| Agreement or measure | Status | Countries |
|---|---|---|
| UK–India CETA UK–India CETA: 0% on Indian garments | In force since 15 July 2026 | United Kingdom |
| EU GSP EU GSP: 9.6% on Indian garments (instead of 12%) | Applies now (2026–2028 list); renewed scheme from 1 Jan 2027 | Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria and 23 more |
| EU–India FTA EU–India FTA: expected 0% on garments | Concluded 27 Jan 2026 · not yet signed · not in force | Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria and 23 more |
| No agreement United States: no trade agreement with India | MFN duty + 10% Section 301 (since 24 Jul 2026) | United States |
| Australia–India ECTA Australia–India ECTA: 0% on Indian garments | In force since 29 December 2022 | Australia |
| India–UAE CEPA India–UAE CEPA: 0% on Indian garments | In force since 1 May 2022 | United Arab Emirates |
| India–Chile PTA India–Chile PTA: a margin off Chile's 6% duty | In force since 16 May 2017 | Chile |
| India-Japan CEPA India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) | In force since 1 August 2011 | Japan |
| India-Korea CEPA India-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) | In force since 1 January 2010 | South Korea |
| NZ–India FTA New Zealand–India FTA: 0% on Indian goods from 20 October 2026 | Signed and ratified · applies from 20 October 2026 · not yet in force | New Zealand |
On the way
EU–India trade agreement
- Negotiating
- Concluded
- Signed
- Ratifying
- In force
Negotiations concluded on 27 January 2026. The Commission proposed the signing decision to the Council on 11 September 2026. Next: Council decision, signature, European Parliament consent, ratification.
When it applies: No official date announced. It cannot apply before signature, Parliament consent and ratification on both sides.
Latest
- Reported India-EU Free Trade Deal Targets 2027 Implementation, Says EU Envoy KalingaTV
- Reported FTA with India to enter into force in 2027, says EU ambassador Jean-Eric Paquet Business Today
- Reported India-EU FTA to be signed in Dec, trade deal expected to take effect by mid-2027: EU ambassador Paquet | India News Hindustan Times
- Reported France's minister for European affairs, Benjamin Haddad, said the deal could remove €4 billion a year in tariffs and double EU–India trade. The €4 billion is the Commission's estimate of duty savings for EU exporters to India. The Tribune (ANI)
- Confirmed The European Commission proposed the decision to sign the agreement to the Council (COM(2026) 483). Council of the EU
- Confirmed The EU and India concluded negotiations. European Commission
Confirmed = an official government or EU source. Reported = press only; not yet in an official text.
New Zealand–India trade agreement
- Negotiating
- Concluded
- Signed
- Ratifying
- In force
Signed on 27 April 2026 and ratified by both sides. Entry into force is set for 20 October 2026.
When it applies: 20 October 2026, the date announced by New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Latest
- Confirmed MFAT confirms entry into force on 20 October 2026 and that tariffs on Indian goods are removed from that day. NZ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Confirmed = an official government or EU source. Reported = press only; not yet in an official text.
Change log
US: Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act signed — allows up to 100% duty, not yet applied
Public Law 119-111 directs duties of up to 100% on goods from the largest buyers of Russian oil and gas, due by 18 October 2026. As of 7 October 2026 no notice applying it to India has been published; Indian garments still pay the normal duty plus 10%.
Affects: United States
- H.R. 5334, Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (Public Law 119-111), section 113 — congress.gov / GovInfo (enrolled text). Checked 2026-10-07.
- H.R. 5334 — bill status and actions — congress.gov. Checked 2026-10-07.
EU–India FTA: Commission proposes the signing decision
The European Commission sent the Council its proposal to sign the EU–India Free Trade Agreement (COM(2026) 483). The agreement is not yet signed and does not apply; Indian garments still pay the EU GSP rate (9.6% on most garments).
Affects: Germany, Austria, Belgium and 24 more
- Proposal for a Council Decision on the signing of the EU–India Free Trade Agreement, COM(2026) 483 — Council of the EU. Checked 2026-10-07.
- EU–India trade agreement — status and texts — European Commission. Checked 2026-10-07.
US: 10% Section 301 duty on goods from India takes effect
US Customs began collecting an additional 10% duty on products of India under Section 301 (HTSUS 9903.05.44) from 12:01 a.m. ET on 24 July 2026, on top of the normal duty.
Affects: United States
- CSMS #69326983 — Section 301 duties on products of India (10%), effective 24 July 2026 — US Customs and Border Protection. Checked 2026-10-07.
- USTR notice, Federal Register doc 2026-15181 (28 July 2026) — Federal Register / GovInfo. Checked 2026-10-07.
UK–India CETA enters into force: 0% on Indian garments
The UK–India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, signed on 24 July 2025, applies from 15 July 2026. UK duty on Indian garments (chapters 61–63) fell from 12% to 0% for shipments with a proof of origin.
Affects: United Kingdom
- Tariffs and customs for imports from India (entry into force 15 July 2026) — business.gov.uk. Checked 2026-10-07.
- UK–India CETA, Chapter 2 (trade in goods) and UK tariff schedule — GOV.UK. Checked 2026-10-07.
US: IEEPA “reciprocal” tariffs ended
Executive Order 14389 ended the IEEPA tariffs, including the 25% reciprocal tariff on Indian goods; they are no longer collected. The separate 25% Russian-oil penalty on India had ended on 7 February 2026.
Affects: United States
- Executive Order 14389, Ending Certain Tariff Actions (IEEPA tariffs no longer collected) — Federal Register / GovInfo. Checked 2026-10-07.
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