Handicrafts & Home Décor — US Import Duty from India

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

India's handicraft sector exports a huge range of decorative and functional items to the US: brass and bronze figurines, carved wooden boxes, handwoven baskets, pottery, lacquerware, and textile wall hangings. Duty rates are generally low to moderate, and non-food decorative items face minimal compliance hurdles.

Typical US import duty rate (India origin)

0%–8.5%

Brass/bronze figurines are typically 0%–3%. Wooden articles vary from 0%–8.5% depending on the item. Ceramic ornamentals are 5.6%–7%. Handwoven rugs 0%–4.5%.

Common HS codes for Handicrafts & Home Décor

HS code	Description	Look up exact rate
`8306.29`	Statuettes and other ornaments — base metal	Look up
`4420.90`	Wood marquetry and inlaid wood; caskets and cases of wood	Look up
`6913.90`	Statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles	Look up
`5701.90`	Carpets and other floor coverings — other textiles, knotted	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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CITES permit (certain materials)

US Fish and Wildlife Service

Required if the item contains materials from protected species — ivory, rosewood (Dalbergia), coral, or certain shells.

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ISM treatment / phytosanitary certificate (wood)

USDA APHIS

Solid wood packing material must be ISPM 15 treated. Applies to pallets and crating, not necessarily the product.

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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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