Processed Food & Condiments — US Import Duty from India

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

India exports a wide variety of processed foods to the US — pickles and chutneys, curry pastes, ready-to-eat meals, namkeens and snacks, and dairy-based sweets. Duty rates are modest (3%–9%), but FDA compliance requirements are extensive and must be met before the first shipment.

Typical US import duty rate (India origin)
3.2%–9%

Chutneys and sauces (2103.90) are typically 3.2%–9%. Ready-to-eat meals are 6.4%–9%. Baked goods vary. Check individual 8-digit HTS codes for precise rates.

Common HS codes for Processed Food & Condiments

HS code Description Look up exact rate
2001.90 Vegetables, fruit, nuts — prepared or preserved in vinegar, other Look up
2103.90 Sauces and preparations; mixed condiments and seasonings — other Look up
2106.90 Food preparations not elsewhere specified Look up
1905.90 Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits — other baked goods 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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FDA Prior Notice
US Food and Drug Administration
File 8 hours before ocean vessel arrival.
Required
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FDA food facility registration
US Food and Drug Administration
The food processing facility must be FDA-registered.
Required
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US nutrition labelling (FDA)
US Food and Drug Administration
Products sold retail in the US must have FDA-compliant nutrition facts panels in English.
Required
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Ingredient labelling
US Food and Drug Administration
All ingredients must be listed in English in descending order of weight.
Required

🔴 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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