Guide for Indian shops · checked 19 October 2026
US import duty for Indian Etsy sellers
Every parcel an Indian shop sends to a US buyer now pays US duty, whatever its value, and Etsy makes you prepay it. The rate for Indian goods has been stable since July. Here's what you pay and how to set US prices so a US sale earns the same as a sale in India.
Want the answer for your own case? Use the tool, then read on for the details.
Work out my US prices freeThe rate: normal US duty plus 10%
Since 24 July 2026, goods made in India pay a 10% Section 301 tariff on top of the normal US rate. It replaced the temporary Section 122 surcharge, which ran out that day, and it has no end date. The higher rates of 2025 no longer apply.
| Item | Normal rate | Total from India |
|---|---|---|
| Art prints, cards, stickers, books | 0% | 10% |
| Candles, soap, skincare | 0% | 10% |
| Sterling silver jewellery | 5% | 15% |
| Wooden signs and kitchenware | 3.2% | 13.2% |
| Ceramic mugs and plates | 9.8% | 19.8% |
| Fashion jewellery (base metal) | 11% | 21% |
| Cotton T-shirts | 16.5% | 26.5% |
Starting estimates from the US tariff schedule. Confirm your exact code at hts.usitc.gov; clothing rates vary a lot by fabric and type. Steel, aluminium and copper items can also face Section 232 tariffs. The rate follows where the item was made, not where you ship from.
Worked examples
These assume Etsy's 6.5% transaction fee, about 3% payment processing and the 0.05% regulatory operating fee for Indian shops, before any duty-handling charge on your label.
| Listing | India price | Lost per US sale if unchanged | New US price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver ring (15%) | ₹2,500 | ₹375 | ₹2,997 |
| Brass fashion earrings (21%) | ₹1,200 | ₹252 | ₹1,563 |
| Cotton T-shirt (26.5%) | ₹1,800 | ₹477 | ₹2,546 |
| A4 art print (10%) | ₹900 | ₹90 | ₹1,012 |
The new price is more than "price plus duty" because duty and Etsy's fees are both charged on the higher US price.
How to set US prices
- Find each product's tariff code and normal rate (the free checker suggests one from your listing text).
- Choose India as the country your goods are made in.
- Add what your label or courier charges for prepaying duty, if anything. It's per parcel, so bundles cost less per item.
- Set the result as the US price for each listing and variation. How US-specific pricing works on Etsy.
Common questions
Can my US buyer pay the duty on delivery? Not on Etsy. Since 9 July 2026 non-US shops must prepay it with a DDP label. DDP labels explained.
Is there still a duty-free limit for small parcels? No. US duty-free entry under $800 ended for every country on 29 August 2025.
Could the rate change? Yes. India and the US are still negotiating, and a deal could change it. Recheck your prices when a new rate is announced.
What is the 0.05% fee on my statement? Etsy's regulatory operating fee for Indian shops. How it works.
Selling from somewhere else? Read the UK, EU, Canadian, Australian or New Zealand guide.
Sources: The Week, 24 July 2026 (10% Section 301 on top of MFN from 24 July, replacing Section 122); 5paisa; Zonos US tariff tracker, checked 9 October 2026. Read 19 October 2026.