Silk & Wool Garments — US Import Duty from India

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

India is a major producer of silk and a significant exporter of Kashmiri pashmina, silk sarees, dupion fabric, and hand-woven shawls. Silk garments attract much lower duty rates than cotton — making them popular among buyers sensitive to landed cost.

Typical US import duty rate (India origin)

0.9%–13.6%

Silk scarves and shawls (6214.10) attract around 1.7%–6.9%. Silk garments (6204.41) are typically 0.9%–6.2%. Wool shawls (6214.20) are 6.5%–13.6%. Fine animal hair (cashmere/pashmina) rates depend on the blend composition.

Common HS codes for Silk & Wool Garments

HS code	Description	Look up exact rate
`6204.41`	Women's or girls' suits — silk or silk waste	Look up
`6214.10`	Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils — silk or silk waste	Look up
`6117.10`	Shawls, scarves, mufflers — knitted or crocheted	Look up
`6302.31`	Bed linen — printed, silk or silk waste	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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Textile fiber content labelling (FTC)

Federal Trade Commission

Must accurately describe silk percentage and any blends. 'Pashmina' has no US legal definition — label by fiber content only.

Required

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CITES (certain wildlife fibres)

US Fish and Wildlife Service

Shahtoosh (Tibetan antelope) is protected under CITES and cannot be imported. Pashmina (domestic goat) is fine.

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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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