Import duty on furniture from India, by country Tariffs into the USA, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, UAE and Saudi Arabia
As of 27 October 2026, duty on the same Indian sideboard runs from 0% in the UK and the EU to 10% in the USA and 15% in Saudi Arabia. These are the rates for furniture made in India, each one shown with the date it was checked against the country's official tariff source.
Rates change, the US ones most of all. Each country below has its official lookup tool and the steps to check the rate on the day you order.
Import duty on Indian furniture, by destination
Customs duty on furniture made in India. Each rate was correct on the date in the Checked column. Import VAT or GST is charged on top, usually on the value plus the duty.
| Destination | Wooden furniture | Upholstered wooden seats | Metal furniture | Import tax | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 10% | 25% | 10% | No federal VAT; fees added | |
| United Kingdom | 0% | 0% | 0% | VAT 20% | |
| European Union | 0% | 0% | 0% | VAT at the country's rate | |
| Canada | 9.5% household, free office | 9.5% household | 8%; metal-frame seats +25% | GST 5% or HST 13–15% | |
| Australia | Free with origin certificate (5% without) | Same | Same | GST 10% | |
| UAE | 0% with origin certificate (5% without) | Same | Same | VAT 5% | |
| Saudi Arabia | 15% (8% kitchen lines) | 15% | 15% | VAT 15% |
As of 27 October 2026: in the USA, wooden kitchen cabinets and vanities pay 25% too, and both 25% rates are due to rise on 1 January 2027. In the UK and the EU, wooden kitchen furniture and wooden parts are 0% only with proof of Indian origin (2% in the UK and 2.7% in the EU without it).
Four things decide the duty you pay
- The tariff code. It follows what the product is: wood or metal, upholstered or not, kitchen or bedroom. In the USA, as of 27 October 2026, an upholstered wooden chair pays 25% and the same chair without upholstery 10%. Your customs broker classifies the goods.
- The country of origin. For these rates, India: where the furniture was made, not where it shipped from.
- Proof of origin. The 0% rates into the UK, the EU, Australia and the UAE need a certificate of origin or an origin statement. Your exporter arranges it before the goods ship.
- Import VAT or GST. Charged on top of the duty in most countries, at the rate shown for each destination.
Import duty on furniture from India to the USA
As of : Most Indian furniture pays 10%. Upholstered wooden sofas and chairs, and wooden kitchen cabinets and vanities, pay 25% instead.
| Furniture | Tariff code | US base duty | Indian furniture today | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wooden furniture: dining, bedroom, living, officeSection 301 duty on Indian goods | 9403.30, 9403.50, 9403.60 | Free | 10% | |
| Wooden seats, not upholsteredSection 301 | 9401.69 | Free | 10% | |
| Upholstered wooden sofas and chairsSection 232, instead of the 10%. Rises to 30% on 1 Jan 2027 | 9401.61.40, 9401.61.60 (four listed lines) | Free | 25% | |
| Wooden kitchen cabinets and vanities, and their partsSection 232, instead of the 10%. Rises to 50% on 1 Jan 2027 | 9403.40.90 and listed lines | Free | 25% | |
| Other wooden kitchen furniture, wooden partsSection 301 | 9403.40, 9403.91 | Free | 10% | |
| Metal furniture and metal-frame seatsSection 301. Steel racks and shelving pay 25% (Section 232) instead | 9403.20, 9401.71, 9401.79 | Free | 10% |
Notes, import tax and how to check this rate
Import tax, as of 27 Oct 2026: No federal VAT. A merchandise processing fee of 0.3464% of value (minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86 per entry, from 1 October 2026) and, for sea freight, a harbor maintenance fee of 0.125% are added.
The 25% Section 232 duty covers only four listed 10-digit lines for upholstered seats. An upholstered chair of teak, or a children's seat, pays the 10% instead, so the exact classification matters.
There is no duty-free allowance for small shipments: the $800 de minimis exemption is suspended for every country, so furniture sent by parcel pays the same duty as a container.
The IEEPA tariffs, which reached 50% on Indian goods in 2025, stopped on 24 February 2026, after the Supreme Court held that the law they relied on (IEEPA) does not authorise tariffs. Importers who paid them can claim refunds from US Customs; ask your customs broker.
No US–India trade agreement is in force, and the US tariff schedule gives India no preferential rate.
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- Search your 8- or 10-digit code, for example 9403.60.80. The General column is the base duty: Free for furniture.
- Search 9903.05.44 for the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and its exemptions.
- Search 9903.76 for the Section 232 wood duties, then check U.S. note 37 in Chapter 99 to see whether your 10-digit line is listed.
- Check US Customs' CSMS messages and the Federal Register for anything announced since the date at the top of this page.
Import duty on furniture from India to the UK
As of : No duty on Indian furniture, with proof of origin. Import VAT of 20% is charged.
| Furniture | Tariff code | UK tariff | Indian furniture | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wooden, metal and upholstered furniture and seats | 9401, 9403 | 0% | 0% | |
| Wooden kitchen furniture, wooden furniture partsWith proof of Indian origin | 9403.40, 9403.91 | 2% | 0% |
Notes, import tax and how to check this rate
Import tax, as of 27 Oct 2026: Import VAT 20%.
The UK–India trade agreement has been in force since 15 July 2026. Proof of origin can be an origin declaration from the exporter, a certificate of origin, or the importer's own knowledge of the goods.
India already had 0% on these lines under the UK's Developing Countries Trading Scheme, so the agreement fixes the rate rather than lowering it.
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- Search the commodity code or a word such as "wooden furniture", and open the 10-digit code.
- On the Import tab, set the country of origin to India.
- Read "Third country duty", the tariff preference for India, and "Value added tax". The Rules of origin tab lists the proofs accepted.
Import duty on furniture from India to the EU
As of : No duty on Indian furniture under the EU's GSP scheme, with a statement on origin. VAT is charged at the importing country's rate.
| Furniture | Tariff code | EU tariff | Indian furniture (GSP) | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wooden, metal and upholstered furniture and seats | 9401, 9403 | 0% | 0% | |
| Wooden kitchen furniture, wooden furniture partsWith a GSP statement on origin | 9403.40, 9403.91 | 2.7% | 0% |
Notes, import tax and how to check this rate
Import tax, as of 27 Oct 2026: Import VAT at the standard rate of the country where the goods are imported.
GSP preferences need a statement on origin from the exporter. Above EUR 6,000 of originating goods per consignment, the exporter must be registered in the EU's REX system.
Furniture is not among the product groups for which India's GSP preference is suspended for 2026–2028.
The EU–India free trade agreement was concluded in 2026 but is not in force, so no agreement rate applies yet.
From 30 December 2026, the EU deforestation regulation (EUDR) applies to wooden furniture placed on the EU market by large and medium operators. That is a due-diligence duty, not a tariff.
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- Enter the 10-digit code (for example 9403609000), country of origin IN, and today's date.
- Press "Retrieve measures" and read "Third country duty" and the GSP tariff preference.
- For VAT and origin rules in plain language, use Access2Markets (trade.ec.europa.eu/access-to-markets) with India as the origin and your EU country as the destination.
Import duty on furniture from India to Canada
As of : Indian furniture pays Canada's full rates: 9.5% on household wooden furniture, 8% on household metal furniture. Metal-frame seats also pay a 25% surtax.
| Furniture | Tariff code | Canada tariff (MFN) | Indian furniture | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household wooden furniture and wooden seats | 9403.40, 9403.50, 9403.60.10, 9401.61.10, 9401.69.10 | 9.5% | 9.5% | |
| Wooden office furniture, wooden parts, other non-household wooden lines | 9403.30, 9403.91, 9403.60.90, 9401.61.90, 9401.69.90 | Free | Free | |
| Other metal furniture | 9403.20 | 8% | 8% | |
| Metal-frame seatsSteel derivative surtax since 26 Dec 2025, all countries | 9401.71, 9401.79 | 8% household, free other | Same + 25% surtax |
Notes, import tax and how to check this rate
Import tax, as of 27 Oct 2026: GST 5%, or HST of 13–15% in the HST provinces.
India lost Canada's General Preferential Tariff on 1 January 2015, so the lower GPT rates printed in the tariff do not apply to Indian goods.
- Open the current year's tariff and go to Chapter 94.
- Find the 8-digit tariff item and read the MFN Tariff column. Ignore GPT: India is not eligible.
- For metal-frame seats and metal parts, check the Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Order (SOR/2025-267) on Justice Laws.
Import duty on furniture from India to Australia
As of : Free under the Australia–India agreement, if you hold a valid certificate of origin when the goods are declared. Otherwise 5%.
| Furniture | Tariff code | General rate | Indian furniture (ECTA) | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wooden, metal and upholstered furniture and seatsWith an ECTA certificate of origin | 9401, 9403 | 5% | Free |
Notes, import tax and how to check this rate
Import tax, as of 27 Oct 2026: GST 10% of the value of the taxable importation: customs value plus duty plus international transport and insurance.
The importer must hold the certificate of origin when the import declaration is made. It is not needed when the originating goods are worth AUD 1,000 or less.
In India, certificates are issued by bodies including DGFT, the Export Inspection Council and the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts). Your exporter applies for it before shipment.
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- Open Schedule 3, Section XX, Chapter 94, and read the general rate for your code.
- Check Schedule 10A (Indian originating goods). If the code is not listed there, the ECTA rate is Free.
- Make sure the exporter sends a valid ECTA certificate of origin before the goods arrive.
Import duty on furniture from India to the UAE
As of : No duty on Indian furniture under the UAE–India agreement, with an Indian certificate of origin. Otherwise 5%.
| Furniture | Tariff code | Base rate | Indian furniture (CEPA) | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wooden, metal and upholstered furniture and seatsWith a certificate of origin issued in India | 9401, 9403 | 5% | 0% |
Notes, import tax and how to check this rate
Import tax, as of 27 Oct 2026: VAT 5%.
Every furniture line has been at 0% since the agreement took effect on 1 May 2022.
- Dubai Customs' HS code search needs an account. Without one, ask your clearing agent to confirm the rate and the certificate of origin they need.
Official sources (1)
Import duty on furniture from India to Saudi Arabia
As of : 15% on most furniture, 8% on complete dining sets and other wooden kitchen furniture. There is no Saudi–India agreement.
| Furniture | Tariff code | Saudi tariff | Indian furniture | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most furniture and seats | 9401, 9403 | 15% | 15% | |
| Complete dining sets, other wooden kitchen furniture | 9403.40.20, 9403.40.90 | 8% | 8% |
Notes, import tax and how to check this rate
Import tax, as of 27 Oct 2026: VAT 15%.
A SABER conformity certificate is required at import.
- Choose "Search For: HS Heading" and type 9403 or 9401.
- Read the Duty column on your 12-digit line, and the required procedures (SABER).
Official sources (1)
What changed, and what is coming
Tariffs on Indian furniture changed several times in 2025 and 2026, in the USA most of all. Every change is logged here with its date, and scheduled or pending changes are listed so you can plan for them.
Coming up
- 30 Dec 2026EUThe EU deforestation regulation applies to wooden furniture for large and medium operators.
- 1 Jan 2027USASection 232 rises to 30% on upholstered wooden furniture and 50% on wooden kitchen cabinets and vanities, unless an agreement changes it.
- PendingUSAA Section 301 investigation into excess capacity that includes India is open, with no action announced. A US–India trade deal is under negotiation, not signed.
- PendingEUThe EU–India free trade agreement is concluded but not yet signed or in force.
Changes so far
- 27 Oct 2026AllPage published. Every rate checked against the official tariff source.
- 24 Jul 2026USASection 301 duty of 10% on products of India takes effect.
- 23 Jul 2026USAThe temporary 10% Section 122 surcharge expires.
- 15 Jul 2026UKUK–India trade agreement enters into force.
- 24 Feb 2026USAIEEPA tariffs stop being collected after the Supreme Court ruling of 20 February; a 10% Section 122 surcharge starts for 150 days.
- 7 Feb 2026USAThe extra 25% duty on India over Russian oil ends.
- 1 Jan 2026EUEU GSP suspensions for India for 2026–2028 start. Furniture is not among them.
- 26 Dec 2025Canada25% surtax on steel derivative goods, including metal-frame seats, takes effect.
- 14 Oct 2025USASection 232 duty of 25% on upholstered wooden furniture and wooden kitchen cabinets and vanities takes effect.
- 27 Aug 2025USAAn extra 25% IEEPA duty on India takes the total to 50%.
How we keep this page current: every rate is re-checked against the official sources linked under each country every three months and whenever a government announces a change, and each change is added to the log above. Each rate shows the date it was checked; if that date is more than three months old, check your country's tool before you rely on the rate.
Duty follows the goods as they were built
The duty is set by what is in the container, not by what the order said. A chair specified plain that arrives upholstered, or a cabinet built as a kitchen unit, changes the tariff code and, in the USA, the rate. A pre-shipment inspection records what is actually in the cartons, with photos and a count against the packing list, so the description your broker classifies matches the goods.
We don't classify goods, issue certificates of origin or file customs entries: your exporter and customs broker do. We check the goods and the paperwork against each other. See all market guides and the compliance map.
Import duty questions
What is the import duty on furniture from India to the USA?
As of 27 October 2026, most Indian furniture pays 10%: the US base duty on furniture is free, and a Section 301 duty has added 10% to almost all Indian goods since 24 July 2026. Upholstered wooden sofas and chairs, and wooden kitchen cabinets and vanities, pay a 25% Section 232 duty instead, due to rise to 30% and 50% on 1 January 2027. Processing and harbor fees are added.
Is there import duty on furniture from India to the UK?
As of 27 October 2026, usually none. Most furniture is 0% under the UK tariff, and Indian furniture is 0% on every line, including kitchen furniture and wooden parts (2% otherwise), under the UK–India agreement in force since 15 July 2026, with proof of origin. Import VAT of 20% is charged.
What is the duty on furniture from India into Canada?
As of 27 October 2026, India pays Canada's full rates, because it lost the developing-country preference in 2015: 9.5% on household wooden furniture and seats, 8% on household metal furniture, and free on wooden office furniture and wooden parts. Metal-frame seats have also paid a 25% surtax since 26 December 2025. GST or HST is added.
Do I need a certificate of origin?
For the UK, the EU, Australia and the UAE, yes, or an origin statement: as of 27 October 2026, that is what gets Indian furniture the 0% rate. Your exporter arranges it before shipment. The USA and Canada give India no lower furniture rate, so the duty there does not depend on one.
Is there a duty-free allowance for small furniture shipments to the USA?
No, as of 27 October 2026. The US has suspended its $800 de minimis exemption for every country, so furniture sent by parcel pays the same duty as a container.
How up to date are these rates?
Every rate on this page shows the date it was checked against the official tariff source; the latest full check was on 27 October 2026. A rate was correct on the date shown next to it. We re-check them every three months and whenever a government announces a change, and log each change with its date. Before you place an order, use the steps under each country to check the rate on the day.
This page is a summary for buyers, not customs or legal advice. Confirm the classification and rate for your goods with your customs broker before you ship.
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