Import duty on garments from India to Portugal
Dress in cotton, woven · India → Portugal
9.6% import duty
under the EU GSP, with proof of Indian origin (normally 12%).
Plus 23% Import VAT, which VAT/GST-registered importers usually recover.
Full breakdown and calculator →Duty on garments from India to Portugal, by product and fabric, from Access2Markets tariff data (EU). India has an active trade agreement with Portugal (EU GSP). Choose a product for HS codes by fabric, a worked example and a calculator.
All garments at a glance
| Product | Usual HS heading | Standard (MFN) duty | With India preference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dresses | 6204.42 / 6104.43 | 12% | 9.6% |
| Kaftans | 6204.42 | 12% | 9.6% |
| Skirts | 6204.52 / 6104.53 | 12% | 9.6% |
| Scarves and stoles | 6214.90 / 6117.10 | 8–12% | 6.4–9.6% |
Duty news: Portugal
- 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). Source: Council of the EU, European Commission
EU GSP: 9.6% on Indian garments (instead of 12%)
Applies now (2026–2028 list); renewed scheme from 1 Jan 2027
India is a standard GSP beneficiary. Under Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1909 the EU suspended GSP for Indian textiles (section S-11a, chapters 50–60) for 2026–2028, but not for apparel (S-11b, chapters 61–63). So Indian garments still get the GSP rate — 9.6% instead of 12% on most garments, 6.4% instead of 8% on woven scarves. A renewed GSP regulation, (EU) 2026/1395, applies from 1 January 2027 and needs a fresh list of suspended sections; we will update this page when that list is published.
How your shipment gets the lower rate
The exporter must be registered in the EU's REX system and put a statement on origin on the invoice. Your customs broker uses it to claim the GSP rate. We are an Indian exporter and handle the origin paperwork with each shipment.
EU–India FTA: expected 0% on garments
Concluded 27 Jan 2026 · not yet signed · not in force
The EU and India concluded negotiations on 27 January 2026. The Commission proposed the signing decision to the Council on 11 September 2026; after signature the European Parliament must consent and both sides must ratify, so it does not apply yet. The draft EU schedule eliminates duty on every garment line (chapters 61–63) on the day it enters into force. The draft origin rule for woven garments is stricter than the UK's: the fabric must be woven (or knitted) in India or the EU, so garments sewn from imported fabric would not qualify. No official entry-into-force date has been announced.
Portugal import VAT on garments: 23%
Clothing carries Portugal's standard 23% VAT, charged at import on the customs value plus duty.
Getting it back with a VAT/GST registration
An EU VAT-registered business deducts import VAT as input tax on its VAT return. Several member states let you account for it in the return instead of paying at the border (Article 211 of the VAT Directive — e.g. the Netherlands' Article 23 licence, Belgium's ET14000); Germany offers a customs deferment account.
Sourcing from India? We make these garments.
KK Fashion Exports manufactures and exports kaftans, dresses, skirts, scarves and resortwear from India. We issue the certificate of origin for every qualifying shipment and help your broker claim the lower duty.
Sources
- Access2Markets tariff data (EU) — European Commission, DG Trade. Checked 2026-10-07.
- 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.
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1909 — GSP sections suspended for 2026–2028 (India: S-11a textiles only, not S-11b apparel) — EUR-Lex. Checked 2026-10-07.
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1395 — renewed GSP from 1 January 2027 — EUR-Lex. Checked 2026-10-07.
- GSP and the Registered Exporter (REX) system — European Commission, Access2Markets. Checked 2026-10-07.
- VAT Directive 2006/112/EC, Articles 85–86 and 211 — EUR-Lex. Checked 2026-10-07.
- Taxes in Europe Database (VAT rates) — European Commission, DG TAXUD. Checked 2026-10-07.
Indicative estimate built from official tariff sources, not a customs ruling. The duty your customs authority charges depends on the exact classification, origin proof and valuation of your shipment; confirm with your customs broker before you rely on it. Data rebuilt 2026-10-07.
