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Fabric export · United States
Fabric from India to the United States
US duty on Indian textiles changed several times in 2026. To keep your landed cost certain, we quote US orders delivered duty paid (DDP) at the rate in force on the day we quote.
- Quotes
- Delivered duty paid
- Minimum
- 200 kg per fabric
- Shipping
- Sea or air
- Proof
- Lab report on request
In short
Indian fabric imported into the US pays the normal (MFN) duty for its HS code plus additional duties that changed several times in 2026. Klothewala quotes US fabric orders delivered duty paid, so the price you approve is the price you pay. Wholesale orders start at 200 kg per fabric.
Updated · Klothewala, Tirupur
How are fabric imports from India to the US quoted?
- Duty
- MFN rate for the HS code (for example 0–11% on cotton and linen woven fabric) plus additional duties in force on the shipping date.
- How we quote
- Delivered duty paid to your door, with the duty shown as a separate line.
- Paperwork
- Commercial invoice, packing list and the importer details your customs broker needs.
Import duty on Indian fabric (October 2026)
| Market | Cotton & linen woven | Knit fabric | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 0% | 0% | India–UK CETA, in force since 15 July 2026 |
| Australia | 0% | 0% | India–Australia ECTA, all lines at zero from 1 January 2026 |
| European Union | 8% | 8% | India–EU FTA concluded January 2026; zero duty expected when it takes effect (about 2027) |
| United States | MFN + additional duties | MFN + additional duties | Rates changed several times in 2026; we quote delivered duty paid |
Duty-free entry needs a valid origin declaration, which we prepare. Linen woven from imported European yarn may not qualify for the UK zero rate; we check origin for each linen fabric before quoting.
Fabrics
Send a fabric brief
Tell us the fabric, weight, quantity and destination. We reply within one working day with options from our mills and a swatch card offer.
Frequently asked questions
It is the normal MFN duty for the HS code plus additional duties, which changed several times during 2026. Because of this, we quote US orders delivered duty paid at the rate in force when we quote.
DDP means the price includes freight, US import duty and customs clearance to your address, so there are no duty bills on arrival. The duty is shown as a separate line in the quote.
200 kg per fabric (300 kg per order for printed fabric). Payment is 50% advance and the remaining 50% before shipping.
Yes. Sample lengths and urgent lots can go by air; bulk usually goes by sea. Both can be quoted delivered duty paid.
In your language
Bangalore — Head Office
Klothewala
Koramangala, Bengaluru
Karnataka 560034, India
Mon–Sat · 9:00–18:00 IST
Tirupur — Production Unit
KWI Apparels, Tiruppur
No.49, 1st Floor, Anna Street
Sri Venkateswara Nagar, Sirupooluvapatti Ring Road
Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu 641652, India
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