Dès 17 Octobre 2026, formal garment entries into the United States incur an ad valorem Merchandise Processing Fee of 0.3464 pour cent, subject to a statutory minimum of $34.58 and a maximum of $670.86 par entrée. For maritime entries involving port-level assessments such as the Harbor Maintenance Fee, check with your customs broker to determine specific terminal applicability. Commercial shipments of Indian apparel pay standard Most-Favoured-Nation customs duties plus an additional 10 percent Section 301 duty, whilst United States import VAT or GST is None.
Merchandise Processing Fee and Customs User Fees
Under 19 CFR 24.23, amended pursuant to the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act, Droit public 114-94) and section 13031 of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c), United States Customs and Border Protection adjusts statutory customs user fees annually for inflation. For Fiscal Year 2027, effective from 1 Octobre 2026, customs user fees and limitations reflect an adjustment factor of 38.322 pour cent, established following an increase of 2.84 percent in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers.
While the ad valorem Merchandise Processing Fee rate remains unchanged at 0.3464 pour cent, the monetary limitations on formal entries have increased. For formal commercial entries, the minimum Merchandise Processing Fee is $34.58, and the maximum Merchandise Processing Fee is $670.86. If a shipment entry is submitted manually rather than through automated customs systems, an additional manual entry surcharge of $4.15 applies.
Specific user fees under 19 CFR 24.23 also apply to informal entries as of 1 Octobre 2026. An automated informal entry or release not prepared by customs personnel incurs a fee of $2.77. A manual informal entry not prepared by customs personnel incurs a fee of $8.30, whilst a manual informal entry prepared by customs personnel carries a fee of $12.45. Commercial consignments cleared through express consignment carrier or centralised hub facilities face an individual waybill fee of $1.38, subject to a minimum limitation of $0.48 and a maximum limitation of $1.38.
Commercial transport user fees under 19 CFR 24.22 have also been updated for Fiscal Year 2027. These include a commercial vessel arrival fee of $604.47, subject to a calendar year maximum limitation of $8,237.06, and a commercial truck arrival fee of $7.60, with an annual prepayment limitation of $138.32. Commercial railroad car arrivals incur a fee of $11.41, with an annual prepayment limitation of $138.32, whilst the annual customs broker permit user fee is $190.88, and the dutiable mail fee is $7.61. For specific harbour assessments, including the Harbor Maintenance Fee, vérifiez auprès de votre courtier en douane, as port regulations and collection procedures depend on maritime shipping arrangements.
Customs Valuation and Transaction Value Rules
The Merchandise Processing Fee is calculated on the customs value of imported apparel, which is appraised primarily according to transaction value under 19 CFR 152.103. Transaction value is defined as the price actually paid or payable for the merchandise when sold for exportation to the United States. The term payable covers circumstances where the commercial price has been agreed upon, even if payment has not yet been remitted at the date of importation. Transaction value specifically excludes international C.I.F. composants; therefore, ocean freight and marine insurance charges are excluded from the dutiable customs value.
Under 19 CFR 152.103(b), certain additions must be made to the price actually paid or payable if they are not already included in the commercial invoice price. These additions comprise packing costs incurred by the buyer, selling commissions incurred by the buyer, the apportioned value of any assists supplied directly or indirectly by the buyer, royalties or licence fees that the buyer is required to pay as a condition of sale, and any proceeds of subsequent resale that accrue to the seller. Dutiable assists include production components, matériels, tools, dies, and moulds; cependant, design and engineering work executed within the United States is excluded from assist additions.
Foreign inland transport charges are evaluated under 19 CFR 152.103(un)(5). For ex-factory purchases, foreign inland freight and related inland charges are excluded from the transaction value. For sales other than ex-factory, foreign inland freight charges are included in the transaction value unless they are separately identified on shipping documentation and occur after the merchandise has been sold for export to the United States and placed with a carrier for through shipment on a through bill of lading. Any price rebate or reduction agreed between the buyer and seller after the date of importation is disregarded for customs valuation.
US Customs Duty Rates on Indian Garments
There is no bilateral trade agreement in force between the United States and India. Garments manufactured in India do not receive preferential tariff treatment and are subject to standard Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) devoirs, supplemented by an additional 10 percent duty under Section 301 collecté depuis 24 Juillet 2026. Across all apparel categories imported from India, the applicable customs duty range is 1.2–32% plus le 10 percent Section 301 duty. Import VAT or GST does not apply on United States garment entries, as the rate is None.
Importers should distinguish current trade remedies from expired programmes. Duties formerly applied under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) et le 25 percent Russian-oil duty ended in February 2026. Under Public Law 119-111, signé 18 Septembre 2026, the United States government authorised an additional duty of up to 100 percent on goods imported from the largest buyers of Russian oil and gas. Cependant, à compter de 17 Octobre 2026, no official notice applies this measure to goods from India.
The following table outlines the standard MFN duties, additional Section 301 devoirs, and total duty rates across woven and knitted women’s robes imported from India, verified on 16 Octobre 2026:
| Description du vêtement | Fabric Construction | Standard MFN Duty | Section 301 Devoir | Total Customs Duty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robes, Coton | Tissé | 8.4% | 10% | 18.4% |
| Robes, Coton | Knitted | 11.5% | 10% | 21.5% |
| Robes, Viscose / rayonne | Tissé | 16% | 10% | 26% |
| Robes, Viscose / rayonne | Knitted | 14.9% | 10% | 24.9% |
| Robes, Polyester | Tissé | 16% | 10% | 26% |
| Robes, Polyester | Knitted | 16% | 10% | 26% |
| Robes, Soie | Tissé | 6.9% | 10% | 16.9% |
| Robes, Lin | Tissé | 6.9% | 10% | 16.9% |
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Sources
- Frais de traitement des marchandises pour l'exercice 2027 (91 FR 48398)
- 19 CFR 152.103 — valeur de la transaction
Informations indicatives provenant de sources officielles, écrit 17 Octobre 2026. Tarifs vérifiés sur contre les tarifs officiels. Ce n'est pas une décision douanière; confirmez auprès de votre courtier en douane avant de vous y fier.
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