Textile imports into India face some of the highest effective duty rates among industrial goods, with BCD ranging from 10% to 20% plus IGST at 5% or 12%. Add potential anti-dumping duties on yarn and fabric from specific countries, mandatory labeling requirements, and complex HS classification across fibers, yarns, fabrics, and made-ups — and textile importers need specialist CHA support.

Textile HS Classification — Key Chapters

ChapterContentsBCD Range
Chapter 50Silk and silk waste20–30%
Chapter 51Wool and fine animal hair10–25%
Chapter 52Cotton (raw, yarn, fabric)10–20%
Chapter 54Man-made filaments (polyester, nylon)10–20%
Chapter 55Man-made staple fibres10–20%
Chapter 60Knitted or crocheted fabrics20%
Chapter 61Knitted clothing (T-shirts, sweaters)20%
Chapter 62Woven clothing (shirts, trousers)20%
Chapter 63Textile made-ups (towels, bags)10–20%

Anti-Dumping Duties on Textiles

India has imposed anti-dumping duties on several textile categories from China, Pakistan, and other countries. Current active cases (verify on CBIC):

  • Polyester yarn from China and Vietnam — additional anti-dumping duty
  • Certain woven fabrics from China — subject to safeguard duties at various times
  • Check CBIC anti-dumping notifications for current orders before each shipment

Mandatory Labeling for Textile Imports

Under the Textile (Consumer Protection) Regulations, 1988, all textile products for domestic sale must carry labels with:

  • Generic name of each fiber present (percentage if blend)
  • Country of origin
  • Name and address of importer/packer
  • Care instructions (CARE label standards)

Customs may verify label compliance during examination. Non-compliant goods may need relabeling in bonded warehouse before release.

Rules of Origin for Textiles — FTA Benefits

India has FTAs with ASEAN, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh (SAFTA), and others that reduce textile duty. But textile rules of origin are strict:

  • ASEAN FTA: typically requires "double transformation" — yarn to fabric to garment all in ASEAN
  • SAFTA: requires substantial transformation in the SAARC country
  • Certificate of Origin is mandatory to claim preferential rate; customs examines CoO carefully for textiles

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Frequently asked questions

BCD 10–20% depending on HS chapter. Fabrics: typically 20%. Yarn: 10–20%. IGST 5% or 12%. Anti-dumping duties may apply additionally for specific origins.

Yes — all textiles for domestic sale must carry labels showing fiber content (%), country of origin, care instructions, and importer details under the Textile Consumer Protection Regulations.

Yes — under India-ASEAN FTA with a valid Certificate of Origin. But textile rules of origin require "double transformation" — the fiber, spinning, and weaving must all occur within ASEAN countries.