Importing brass home decor from India to United States
A practical guide for United States brands sourcing brass home decor from India — landed economics, duty access, freight transit and the government incentives that make Indian pricing 20% sharper than China.
Duty & market access into United States
Many handcrafted, textile and home lines enter the US at low MFN duty, and a number of handicraft classifications are duty-free. India lost GSP eligibility in 2019, but effective rates still sit far below the Section 301 tariffs (7.5–100%) applied to comparable Chinese goods.
Getting it there
Shipments typically move FCL or LCL from Mundra or Nhava Sheva to Los Angeles / Long Beach, New York–New Jersey, Savannah in 22–35 days by sea, or 3–6 days by air for samples and urgent top-ups. We manage freight booking, customs documentation and the certificate of origin end-to-end, so the goods clear cleanly on arrival.
Customs tip: File through a licensed customs broker; budget for Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) and Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), and confirm your HS classification before the first shipment.
Why India lands cheaper
Under RoDTEP, the Government of India refunds embedded duties worth 1.4% of FOB on brass home decor — a saving Indian factories pass into their quote. Combined with no Section-301 tariff exposure, that is most of why landed cost into United States runs 20% below China.
Buyer FAQ
Importing brass home decor to United States — FAQs
- Many handcrafted, textile and home lines enter the US at low MFN duty, and a number of handicraft classifications are duty-free. India lost GSP eligibility in 2019, but effective rates still sit far below the Section 301 tariffs (7.5–100%) applied to comparable Chinese goods.
- Ocean freight runs about 22–35 days from Mundra or Nhava Sheva to Los Angeles / Long Beach, New York–New Jersey, Savannah, plus 3–6 days by air for samples and urgent top-ups.
- Yes — MFN tariff schedule (no FTA; GSP lapsed 2019). We issue the matching certificate of origin so you can claim any preferential duty you qualify for.
- MOQs start around 150 units at an indicative FOB of $3.00–$25.00 per unit — roughly 20% below comparable China landed cost into United States.
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