Auto Parts & Engineering Goods — US Import Duty from India

India → USA corridor · MFN tariff rates · Updated for 2026 HTS

India's auto component industry exports extensively to the US — castings, forgings, brake pads, electrical parts, and rubber components. The duty rates vary considerably by part type, and safety-critical components require specific US DOT or FMCSA certifications.

Typical US import duty rate (India origin)

2.5%–25%

Most auto parts attract 2.5%. Certain rubber components can be higher. Bearings vary from 0% to 9%. Some steel castings are subject to Section 232 25% steel tariff on top of the standard rate.

Common HS codes for Auto Parts & Engineering Goods

HS code	Description	Look up exact rate
`8708.29`	Other parts and accessories of motor vehicle bodies	Look up
`8708.30`	Brakes and servo-brakes and parts thereof	Look up
`8482.10`	Ball bearings	Look up
`7325.10`	Cast articles — grey iron/cast iron	Look up

These are the most common 6-digit or 8-digit codes for this category. The exact code for your product may differ — use the free HS code lookup tool to classify your specific item.

US import compliance checklist

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DOT certification (safety parts)

US Department of Transportation / FMCSA

Required for brake components, tyres, lights, and safety-critical assemblies. Check FMVSS compliance.

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Section 232 tariff (steel/aluminium)

US Department of Commerce

Applies to steel and aluminium content. An additional 25% tariff on steel / 10% on aluminium content. Check if your part is subject.

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🔴 Required items must be in place before CBP will release the shipment. This list is guidance — always verify with your customs broker.

Calculating your full landed cost

The duty rate is only one part of your total cost to land goods in a US warehouse. A complete landed cost also includes:

Freight — ocean or air freight from India to the US port of entry
Insurance — typically 0.5%–1% of cargo value
Customs broker fee — USD 75–250 per entry for a standard shipment
ISF filing — Importer Security Filing, USD 25–35 per ocean shipment
Destination charges — THC, delivery order fee, drayage

The duty rate shown above applies to the customs value (CIF value — cost + insurance + freight to the US port). Misunderstanding the duty base is one of the most common import cost errors.

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