HS chapter 62
Apparel and clothing accessories
Apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted. India sold USD 8.07 bn of it abroad in 2024 and bought USD 853.3 mn. It is a top-five export to 23 countries in our data.
USD 8.07 bnIndia's exports, 2024 · 1.9% of all exports
USD 853.3 mnIndia's imports, 2024 · 0.1% of all imports
Net exporterbalance USD 7.21 bn
Exports 90% Imports 10%
Top 10 markets for India's exports
- #1 United States USD 2.55 bn32%
- #2 United Kingdom USD 741.1 mn9%
- #3 United Arab Emirates USD 584.5 mn7%
- #4 Spain USD 443.3 mn5%
- #5 Netherlands USD 368.5 mn5%
- #6 France USD 357.2 mn4%
- #7 Germany USD 350.1 mn4%
- #8 Australia USD 173.1 mn2%
- #9 Denmark USD 165.7 mn2%
- #10 Saudi Arabia USD 161.5 mn2%
Source: UN Comtrade public API, reporter India (699), 2024, HS 2022 chapter 62; exports FOB, imports CIF · retrieved 29 Sep 2026.
Certificates and permits usually involved
Textiles and apparel: registration with the relevant export promotion council (for example AEPC or Texprocil) to claim FTP benefits.
General guidance, verify per product with the regulator and your customs broker. See the documents checklist.
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HS 62: questions
How much HS 62 does India export?
India exported USD 8.07 bn of HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories) in 2024, 1.9% of India's exports. The largest market was United States at USD 2.55 bn. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.
Where does India buy HS 62 from?
India imported USD 853.3 mn of chapter 62 in 2024, most of it from Bangladesh (USD 421.6 mn). Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF.
What certificates does HS 62 usually need?
Textiles and apparel: registration with the relevant export promotion council (for example AEPC or Texprocil) to claim FTP benefits. This is general guidance; verify the exact product line with the regulator and your customs broker.